Players to target: Sidney Crosby, Jake Guentzel, and Bryan Rust
The top line for the Pittsburgh Penguins draws what should be an easy home matchup against the Ottawa Senators' fourth line, a group that ranks poorly in shots allowed per 60 and goals expected allowed per 60 (30th in the NHL). The fourth line also allows more than 37 Scoring Chances For per 60 minutes and almost 17 High-Danger Chances per 60.
There could also be some power-play possibilities as the Senators' penalty kill is the slate's worst (74.8% on the road since February 1st). Pittsburgh's power play is the best on the slate at 26.3%, and though this line offers low correlation, Crosby means exposure to the man advantage. Keep in mind that Pittsburgh scored five even-strength goals in the two teams' last meeting, led by Jake Guentzel's two goals.
For tonight's tilt, the over/under is set at six goals with the Penguins a -250 favorite on the moneyline, so there should be a good amount of action. With this type of high-scoring game expected, there is no shame in stacking the Penguins power-play unit, or the Senators' top line for a contrarian choice.