Ottawa Senators and Toronto Maple Leafs Clash at CAA Arena

As the Ottawa Senators prepare to host the Toronto Maple Leafs at CAA Arena, fans are gearing up for what promises to be an exciting matchup. The Senators have had a mixed bag of results in their recent outings, showing both resilience and areas needing improvement.

In their last game against the Winnipeg Jets, despite a strong offensive effort with 27 shots on goal and three successful conversions, the Senators fell short defensively. They allowed five goals on just 24 shots against them, resulting in a loss. Their faceoff win percentage was notably low at 40 percent, which they will need to address before facing the Maple Leafs.

However, looking back two games prior against the same Toronto team they are about to face again, Ottawa showed a remarkable comeback spirit. After trailing for two periods with no goals scored, they erupted in the third period with four goals from 27 shots. This impressive turnaround was backed by solid goaltending that saved 88 percent of shots faced and led them to victory.

The most concerning trend for Ottawa has been their defensive play. In three past games analyzed here, they've conceded an average of over three goals per game while also struggling in faceoffs with percentages often below fifty percent.

The upcoming game is crucial for building momentum as well as confidence within the team structure—especially when it comes to special teams where powerplay opportunities could be pivotal.

Fans can expect an intense battle as both teams vie for dominance on ice. With recent history between these two sides suggesting no shortage of drama or excitement—the atmosphere at CAA Arena is sure not to disappoint.

The puck drops on September 30th at 7:00 PM Eastern Time (ET). Fans can catch all the action live on ESPN+ or SN1 networks as these division rivals go head-to-head once more.