The Ottawa Senators face the Nashville Predators in a lone NHL matchup on Monday night at 7:30 p.m. ET in Nashville. The Senators enter the game on a high, having won four consecutive games, including a dominant 6-0 victory over the Minnesota Wild. Rookie goaltender Leevi Merilainen, who notched his third shutout, has been sent to the AHL, paving the way for Linus Ullmark's return from injury. Meanwhile, the Predators are struggling, having lost their last four games and scoring just three goals across their last three contests.

Despite concerns over team chemistry with Ullmark's return, the Senators' recent form looks promising against a struggling Predators lineup. Previous meetings have favored Ottawa, who won 3-1 in December, with Ullmark performing admirably. The expectation for this game includes a low total, as both teams have trended towards unders in recent outings. Player props suggest backing Jake Sanderson, who has been on fire lately.