Bruins Seek Redemption Against Senators After Mixed Outcomes

As the Boston Bruins gear up to host the Ottawa Senators at TD Garden, fans are eager to see if their team can maintain its recent momentum. The Bruins have had a mixed bag of results in their last few outings, with a commanding 4-1 victory over the Toronto Maple Leafs, followed by a narrow overtime loss to the Edmonton Oilers with a score of 2-1.

The upcoming clash promises excitement as both teams bring their A-game to one of hockey's most storied venues. The Bruins' performance against the Maple Leafs showcased their offensive prowess, with an impressive shooting percentage of 15 percent and power play goals contributing significantly to their win. However, they struggled in faceoff wins at only 47 percent and will need to improve this aspect against Ottawa.

In contrast, during their game against Edmonton Oilers, despite equal shots on goal from both sides (26), Boston fell short in overtime. Their faceoff win percentage improved slightly to 43 percent but still remains an area for potential growth.

Defensively, goaltending has been solid for Boston with save percentages holding strong at 100 percent across even strength and shorthanded situations in both games. This defensive reliability will be crucial when facing off against Ottawa.

Special teams could play a pivotal role; Boston's power play efficiency was notable against Toronto but faltered slightly versus Edmonton. Consistency here could be key for securing another home victory.

TD Garden has been kind to the Bruins this season; however, they cannot afford complacency as every game counts towards playoff positioning. With robust attendance figures supporting them on home ice – reaching near capacity – fan energy will undoubtedly fuel the team's drive for success.

The match is scheduled for March 19th at TD Garden in Boston and fans can catch all the action live on ESPN+ or NESN networks starting from 23:00 UTC (7:00 PM Eastern Time).