The Lightning are just one point out of a playoff spot at 27-20-4 overall with a 3-9-0 record against their Atlantic Division opponents. They’re averaging 3.4 goals per game which puts them fourth in the league, but the past month has proven to be their most difficult hurdle offensively.

The Ottawa Senators have beaten the Tampa Bay Lightning six out of the past seven times they've played. The Senators have gotten the best of the Lightning the past couple of seasons, winning six of the past seven games between the two teams.

Ottawa, who will be playing the second part of a back-to-back Tuesday, is coming off a 5-2 win against Nashville Monday night. They’ve won their last five games and have taken over the third place spot in the Atlantic division.

In the midst of another lengthy winning streak, the Ottawa Senators have climbed higher than they've been since 2017. A dominant performance over the Nashville Predators has seen them continue to separate themselves from their rivals while keeping pace with a few pesky teams that are clawing their way back into a furious playoff race.