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Bruins Aim to Harness Home Ice Advantage Against Senators at TD Garden

As the Boston Bruins prepare to host the Ottawa Senators at TD Garden, fans can anticipate an intense matchup fueled by recent performances. The Bruins have shown resilience and adaptability in their past games, with a mix of outcomes that highlight their strengths and areas for improvement.


Mar 19, 2024; Boston, Massachusetts, USA;  The Boston Bruins celebrate their victory over the Ottawa Senators at TD Garden. Mandatory Credit: Bob DeChiara-USA TODAY Sports

In their last three games, the Bruins have demonstrated a strong offensive presence. They secured a win against the Washington Capitals in a shootout after tying in regulation time, showcasing their ability to perform under pressure. Their shooting percentage was modest at seven percent but improved significantly in the following game against the Florida Panthers where they won with an impressive nineteen percent shooting accuracy.


However, it wasn't all smooth sailing for Boston as they faced defeat against the Tampa Bay Lightning. Despite this loss, goaltending remained consistent with a one hundred percent save rate across all three games. This defensive reliability will be crucial when facing Ottawa's offense.


Mar 19, 2024; Boston, Massachusetts, USA;  Ottawa Senators center Tim Stutzle (18) shoots the puck on Boston Bruins goaltender Linus Ullmark (35) during the second period at TD Garden. Mandatory Credit: Bob DeChiara-USA TODAY Sports

The powerplay opportunities were not fully capitalized on by Boston during these matches; they scored only once out of eight chances across three games. Improving efficiency during these moments could be key to overpowering Ottawa's defense.


Faceoffs have been fairly even for Boston with around fifty-one percent wins overall, suggesting that puck possession from faceoff plays could go either way against Ottawa.


Mar 19, 2024; Boston, Massachusetts, USA;  Boston Bruins right wing David Pastrnak (88) controls the puck at center ice during the first period against the Ottawa Senators at TD Garden. Mandatory Credit: Bob DeChiara-USA TODAY Sports

Boston's physical game has been robust as well; hits totaled one hundred and twenty-four over three matches indicating an aggressive style of play which may continue into their next game.


Looking ahead to hosting Ottawa Senators at TD Garden on April 16th at 7:00 PM local time (23:00 UTC), fans can expect Boston to leverage both offensive prowess and defensive stability while aiming to enhance powerplay conversions. The home advantage may also play into Boston's favor as they look forward to adding another victory under their belt this season.


Fans eager not to miss any action can tune into ESPN+ online or watch on NESN TV network for live coverage of what promises to be an exciting encounter between these two teams.

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