Nilsson was one of the more productive U18 players in Sweden’s J20 ranks in his draft year and has been one of the most productive U20 players in the SHL this year (ahead of first-rounders like Edstrom and Michael Brandsegg-Nygard).

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Two of the least effective offenses in the NHL collide in Nashville tonight as the Senators take on the Predators, and Neil Parker's picks are all over the Under.

Only one NHL game took place on Monday night, as the Nashville Predators hosted the Ottawa Senators. The visiting team aimed to strengthen its position in the Atlantic Division’s top three.

Adam Gaudette and David Perron each had a goal and an assist, Shane Pinto scored the tiebreaker early in the third period, and Ottawa defeated host Nashville 5-2 on Monday night for its fifth straight win.

Leading the way for the Senators in this victory and in this winning streak is defenseman Jake Sanderson. The 22-year-old puck mover is becoming the number one defender for Ottawa