First off, this is a very early start time. That's especially bad for the Senators, who played on Sunday beating the Blues at home, 7-2. Ottawa will be playing for the third time in four days and second time in less than 24 hours. So don't expect a fast-paced game from the Senators.

The Bruins should have their full intensity having gone 0-2 against Ottawa this season with the latest loss coming, 3-2, in a shootout on Dec. 27. Both of those games were played in Ottawa.

Oh, yes, the Bruins are the No. 1 defensive team in the NHL giving up 2.1 goals per game. Boston is in stellar defensive form, too, allowing just 1.6 goals per game during their last five games.

The Senators have a below average offense. They have a below average defense also, but haven't permitted more than three goals during any of their last four games.