New York Rangers Set to Battle Ottawa Senators at Canadian Tire Centre

As the New York Rangers prepare to face off against the Ottawa Senators at the Canadian Tire Centre, fans are eager to see if their team can continue their recent performance trends. The upcoming game, scheduled for January 28th, promises to be an exciting match in the heart of Canada's capital.

The Rangers have shown a mixed bag of results in their past few outings. After a thrilling overtime win against the Buffalo Sabres where they scored four goals and showed resilience on home ice, they faced a setback with a loss to the Edmonton Oilers despite scoring three goals. However, they bounced back impressively with a five-goal victory over the Toronto Maple Leafs.

One key aspect that stands out for the Rangers is their powerplay efficiency. In their victory over Toronto, they capitalized on both powerplay opportunities presented to them. This special teams prowess could be crucial in overcoming Ottawa's defense.

Another positive trend is goaltending; during their win against Toronto, Rangers' netminders posted an impressive save percentage of 94 percent. Consistent goaltending will be vital as they take on Senators away from home.

However, faceoff performance has been inconsistent and could pose challenges against Ottawa's centers. Winning puck possession right off the bat will be critical for setting up plays and maintaining control of the game pace.

Defensively speaking, while there were some lapses against Edmonton where they allowed four goals in one period alone, overall shot blocking and hits have been solid indicators of physical play which might disrupt Senators' offensive strategies.

Rangers fans should look forward to seeing if their team can maintain its scoring touch while tightening up defensively when it matters most. With special teams playing an increasingly important role in today’s NHL games, New York’s ability to capitalize on powerplays while remaining disciplined themselves may very well dictate this contest's outcome.

The action unfolds at Canadian Tire Centre and fans can catch all live coverage through ESPN+ online or tune into MSG channel 634 for TV broadcast starting from puck drop time on January 28th.