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New Jersey Devils @ Ottawa Senators

Tuesday, 7:30 p.m., Canadian Tire Centre,

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TV: TSN5, Radio: TSN 1200, Unique 94.5 FM

SPECIAL TEAMS

OTT: PP 15.7% (28th); PK 74.7% (28th)

NJD: PP 20.4% (16th); PK 82.7% (6th)

THE BIG MATCHUP

Mike Hoffman vs. Taylor Hall

The Senators’ winger scored the winner Saturday in the shootout and had the only goal Sunday in Montreal. He is two goals away from 100 in his career and like everyone else has struggled with consistency. If Hoffman can find his game before the trade deadline, it might up his value on the market. Taylor Hall will suit up for his 500th NHL game when he faces the Senators Tuesday.

FIVE KEYS TO THE GAME

1. Show up ready

You could argue the Senators didn’t give themselves much of a chance from the minute the puck was dropped in Montreal. They took too many penalties and gave up away too many scoring chances. Push the pace from the puck drop.

2. Win at home

The Senators started February with a 2-1 victory at home last Thursday against the Anaheim Ducks. The Senators will play 14 games in 28 days this month and need to take advantage of the fact seven of those are home.