Ottawa Senators (6-5-2, in the Atlantic Division) vs. Boston Bruins (8-7, in the Atlantic Division)

Boston; Thursday, 7 p.m. EST

BOTTOM LINE: The Boston Bruins host the Ottawa Senators after the Bruins beat the New York Islanders 4-3 in a shootout.

Boston is 8-7 overall and 2-3-0 against the Atlantic Division. The Bruins serve 10.5 penalty minutes per game to rank third in the league.

Ottawa is 2-2-1 against the Atlantic Division and 6-5-2 overall. The Senators are 1-3-0 in games they have more penalties than their opponent.

The matchup Thursday is the second meeting between these teams this season. The Senators won 7-2 in the previous meeting. Drake Batherson led the Senators with two goals.

TOP PERFORMERS: Morgan Geekie has nine goals and three assists for the Bruins. David Pastrna

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