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Bruins Set to Battle Senators at Canadian Tire Centre

As the Boston Bruins gear up for their next challenge against the Ottawa Senators at the Canadian Tire Centre, fans are eager to see if their team can maintain its recent momentum. The Bruins have been showcasing a level of play that could very well lead them to another victory in the upcoming game scheduled for October 18.


Oct 18, 2022; Ottawa, Ontario, CAN; Boston Bruins goalie Jeremy Swayman (1) stretches prior to the start of the first period against the Ottawa Senators at the Canadian Tire Centre. Mandatory Credit: Marc DesRosiers-USA TODAY Sports

In their last encounter with the Florida Panthers on October 17, Boston's performance was nothing short of impressive. The Bruins dominated with a final score of 5-3, an outcome that was built on solid even-strength play where they netted all five goals. Their shooting percentage stood out at nearly 15 percent, and they won over 64 percent of faceoffs – a testament to their control over the game's flow.


The defensive effort from Boston has been commendable as well; goaltending played a crucial role with an outstanding save percentage hovering around 93 percent. This robust defense coupled with effective offense is what makes the BBs formidable opponents.


On the other hand, Ottawa has had its struggles. In contrast to Boston's recent win, Ottawa’s last home game saw them conceding defeat against Arizona Coyotes with a scoreline that read unfavorably for them – 3-6. Their powerplay opportunities didn't translate into goals and defensively they were porous; allowing six goals reflects issues that could be exploited by an in-form Bruins side.


Boston’s strategy should focus on maintaining puck possession and capitalizing on powerplay opportunities while continuing their strong defensive play which has served them well so far this season. If they can keep up this level of performance, it would not be surprising to see another win added to their record after facing off against Ottawa.


Fans are looking forward to what promises to be an exciting match-up between these two teams. The scheduled date is fast approaching and supporters should mark October 18th in their calendars when these teams will hit the ice at 7:00 PM Eastern Time in Ottawa’s Canadian Tire Centre. For those who cannot attend in person, various broadcasting networks including ESPN+, TSN5, NESN channel 628, and RDS will provide coverage for national and international audiences alike.

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