Senators Bring Elite Goaltending to Jersey as Live Dogs

The Senators roll into Newark as plus-money underdogs, and that's exactly where DarkHorse wants them. Ottawa's 4-1 start isn't smoke and mirrors—it's built on Linus Ullmark standing on his head with a .942 save percentage and 1.34 GAA through three outings. That's elite October goaltending, the kind that wins you road games you have no business winning.

Meanwhile, the Devils are treading water at 2-2, and Jake Allen's .896 save percentage isn't doing them any favors. New Jersey's leaking 3.5 goals per contest, which is a death sentence when you're facing a goalie in Ullmark's current form. The Senators aren't just winning—they're doing it with structure, allowing only 2.2 goals per game while chipping in 2.8 on offense. Nothing flashy, but it's a recipe that travels.

At +115, you're getting paid to back the better netminder and the hotter team. The Devils have home ice, sure, but goaltending trumps geography in early-season matchups like this. DarkHorse is riding Ullmark's hot hand and betting the Senators' defensive foundation holds up under the Prudential Center lights. Take Ottawa straight up and cash the plus-money.