Oilers' Powerplay Ignites but Senators Secure Victory at Canadian Tire Centre
The Edmonton Oilers, with a record of 22-17, faced off against the Ottawa Senators, who held a 9-26 tally before the game. The final score read 5-3 in favor of the home team.
The Oilers entered the Canadian Tire Centre with determination, opening their account early in the first period to take a lead. However, their advantage was short-lived as the Senators equalized soon after. The second period saw an intense battle where Edmonton managed to net two more goals, both coming from powerplay opportunities which they capitalized on with an impressive success rate of two goals from three chances.
Despite these efforts and leading in shots taken by a significant margin of 36 to 16, it was not enough for the Oilers as they struggled defensively throughout the game. The Senators made every shot count with an exceptional shooting percentage of thirty-one percent compared to Edmonton's eight percent. This sharpshooting contributed heavily to Ottawa's comeback and eventual overtaking in scoring.
Edmonton's goaltender faced fifteen shots and made eleven saves but ultimately suffered from defensive lapses that allowed four goals past him during regular play and one empty-net goal sealing their fate late in the third period. On special teams play, while Edmonton excelled on powerplays scoring twice on six shots, they faltered when shorthanded allowing three goals on just three shots against them.
On faceoffs, both teams were neck-and-neck with fifty-four attempts each; however, Edmonton edged out slightly winning fifty-four percent of them. In terms of physicality though, Ottawa out-hit Edmonton by nine hits totaling twenty-six for the game.
As for individual performances from Oilers players – there were six assists distributed among them contributing to their total points tally for this encounter which stood at nine by game end.
Looking ahead after this setback at Canadian Tire Centre where nineteen thousand three hundred forty-four fans witnessed this contest unfold – fans can catch up with future games including when Edmonton Oilers travel again to face Winnipeg Jets at Canada Life Centre on March 27th at 9:00(EDT). This upcoming match will be available for viewing via ESPN+ online network broadcasts.