We can catch the flames with a win tonight (and still have 5 games in hand) and put us within striking distance of the habs.
These last 2 games haven't been pretty, but they've been a great test of team character, which is something Benning has always strived for. Like him or not - or bitch about over-payments - but this current team seems to be gelling again (agreed: where was it at the beginning of the year?)
With luck, Holtby has found his game and we won't have ride Demko hard into the playoffs.
GO CANUCKS GO!It is not often that a game between Vancouver and Ottawa pits two teams that are playing well. These have been two struggling franchises over the last few seasons, especially the Senators, but both come in playing pretty good hockey. In fact, Vancouver has looked very good after their extended break.
The big factor in this contest is that the Canucks have absolutely dominated between these teams. Vancouver is 21-8 in the last 29 meetings and has won five straight in Vancouver. The Senators have had no answers for them, and I expect that to be the case here as well.
Prediction: Take the Vancouver Canucks (-149)
Canucks:
5-0 in their last five games against teams with a winning percentage of less than 40%.
6-2 in their last eight games as the favorite.
9-4 in their last 13 games.
sens:
8-21 in their last 29 games on a Thursday.
17-41 in their last 58 games following a victory.
18-57 in their last 75 games on the road.