Shane Pinto scored two special teams goals in the first period, Leevi Merilainen stopped 30 shots and the Ottawa Senators beat the Pittsburgh Penguins 5-0.

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Ottawa Senators (19-18-3, in the Atlantic Division) vs. Pittsburgh Penguins (18-17-8, in the Metropolitan Division)Pittsburgh; Saturday, 4 p.m.BOTTOM LINE: The Ottawa Senators aim to break a four ...

The Senators chased Penguins goalie Alex Nedeljkovic at 7:06 of the second period after he allowed his fifth goal on 16 shots. He didn’t move as Stutzle picked the loose puck out from between Nedeljkovic’s legs and put it home. Batherson scored his first in 11 games to end his drought.

Our NHL betting picks expect goals galore in Pittsburgh today when Ottawa's leaky defense meets the Penguins' equally poor stoppers.

As it stands, the Penguins are in fourth-to-last place in the Eastern Conference and carry a goal differential of minus-36. It's a Penguins season that is on pace to be the worst since Sidney Crosby's rookie year in 2005-06.

Prediction for the NHL Pittsburgh Penguins vs Ottawa Senators match will occur on January 12. Who will turn out to be stronger? Check the team conditions! Several betting options are available.

CRANBERRY, Pa. -- Tristan Jarry was placed on waivers by the Pittsburgh Penguins on Wednesday.