NHL Playoffs: Eastern Conference Finals - (4) Ottawa Senators vs. (1) Buffalo Sabres

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NHL Playoffs: Eastern Conference Finals - (4) Ottawa Senators vs. (1) Buffalo Sabres

Game #1 Thursday, 7:05 pm Eastern
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SBG Global Opening Line: Buffalo -145, Total 5.5 under -115


The two highest scoring teams in the NHL meet tonight in Game #1 of what should be a very exciting series. Many people have been hoping for this series because earlier this season Chris Neil gave a huge hit to Buffalo's Chris Drury and it caused a huge brawl. The fight included a battle between the goalies and the game ended with an exciting 6-5 shootout win for the Sabres. SBG Global reports that most early money for this game is taking the Sabres at home.

Ottawa was 5-2-0-1 in eight meetings against Buffalo this season. There are many interesting matchups in this series including in goal where Ryan Miller and Ray Emery matchup. Both teams have a lot of scoring power. Buffalo has Daniel Briere and Chris Drury in addition to Thomas Vanek. Ottawa has 50-goal scorer Dany Heatley on a line with captain Daniel Alfredsson and center Jason Spezza. This has been the best line in the playoffs. Against New Jersey the top line accounted for 23 of points with Heatley leading the way with 10 points.

Buffalo is a -140 favorite with a total of 5.5 over -115 SBG Global.

Ottawa has played a total of 10 playoff games this year and seven have been decided by a single goal, including all five in the second round. Buffalo has played 11 playoff games this year, eight of which have been decided by a one-goal margin.

Ottawa has the top ranked power play in the playoffs at 22.7 percent. Dany Heatley had 14 points in the eight meetings against Buffalo in the regular season.

The Senators are 5-1 in their last 6 Thursday games. The Senators are 5-1 in their last 6 road games. The Senators are 39-17 in their last 56 overall. The Senators are 15-7 in their last 22 vs. the Northeast. The Senators are 1-4 in their last 5 games as a road underdog. The Senators are 7-16-2 in the last 25 meetings in Buffalo.

The Sabres are 6-0 in their last 6 Thursday games. The Sabres are 12-2 in their last 14 playoff games as a favorite. The Sabres are 7-2 in their last 9 vs. the Eastern Conference. The Sabres are 7-2 in their last 9 overall. The Sabres are 20-7 in their last 27 games playing on 3 or more days of rest. The Sabres are 45-17 in their last 62 games as a home favorite. The Sabres are 5-2 in their last 7 vs. the Northeast. The home team is 4-0 in the last 4 meetings between the two teams.

The Under is 5-1-2 in the Senators last 8 vs. a team with a winning record. The Under is 9-2 in the Senators last 11 games playing on 3 or more days rest. The Under is 8-2-2 in the Senators last 12 games as a road underdog. The Over is 6-2 in the Senators last 8 vs. the Northeast. The Under is 8-3-2 in the Senators last 13 games as an underdog. The Under is 11-5-2 in the Senators last 18 Thursday games.

The Under is 4-1 in the Sabres last 5 overall. The Over is 9-3-1 in the Sabres last 13 Conference Finals games. The Under is 5-2 in the Sabres last 7 games as a home favorite. The Over is 7-3 in the Sabres last 10 vs. the Northeast. The Under is 7-3 in the Sabres last 10 playoff games as a favorite. The Under is 5-1 in the last 6 meetings in Buffalo.


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[The General]

Going to be good. Lots of punishment likely in this series.

[Jago]

Originally Posted by The General

Going to be good. Lots of punishment likely in this series.

Most definitely, can't wait.

[The General]

We had to enjoy that 1st. hard hitting continues in 2nd now.

[The General]

Sweet 2-2 now

[RedStorm88]

Wow what a game! Man, Buffalo looked pretty bad on power play tonight. Sens looking better and better....sorry to say.

[The General]

Ott looks to good IMO and that Buff PP is terrible.

[Jago]

Buffalo better win game two or this series is more or less over. To do that they'll have to get much better on their penalty kill and power plays. I think they bounce back though, but we'll see.