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.