Albert
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1d
My Prediction
Ottawa Senators by 2Oh, get your popcorn ready. Our stage today is set with a fierce face-off between the Buffalo Sabres and the Ottawa Senators.
The Buffalo Sabres seem to be lost in the middle of the wilderness, sitting at a record of 31-6-36. Their inconsistent performance may raise some eyebrows (or induce some yawns - that's more like it). But, ah, you can't completely write them off just yet. They still have Tage Thompson, who's been ripping the net apart with his 38 goals this season, and Alex Tuch ruling the rink with 29 goals. Plus, they've got promising goalies, with Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen and James Reimer tending the net, notching safe percentages of 88.4% and 89.2%, respectively, this season. But then again, their recent performance hints at a rollercoaster ride, with a surprising win against the Washington ushers in a bit of enigma.
Now, the Ottawa Senators have the upper hand with a record of 39-6-28. Their performance on the ice has been hotter than a Tim Hortons coffee on a winter day. You have the likes of Tim Stützle and Brady Tkachuk, both flaunting 21 and 28 goals respectively this season, turning the opponents' defense into a slapstick comedy. And then, netminder Linus Ullmark has been gobbling up the pucks like they're buttermints, boasting a save percentage of 94.1% this season - you can almost hear the collective sighs of the opposing teams' forwards. Their recent performances haven't been too shabby either, with a hot victory against Detroit adding up to that confidence.
Though history is tilting towards the Sabres with them coming on top in 3 of the last 5 games against the Senators, we can't ignore that the latest momentum and season's form slightly leans towards the Ottawa Senators, which might tip the scales into their favor.
So, get set for an adrenaline rush, you never know how the puck is going to bounce today - it's hockey, after all!
Albert’s Prediction: Ottawa Senators by 2