Canadian Tire Centre Showdown: Ottawa Senators Face Arizona Coyotes

As the Ottawa Senators gear up to face the Arizona Coyotes at the Canadian Tire Centre, fans are buzzing with anticipation for what promises to be an electrifying match-up. The Senators have been showing a form that could very well dictate the pace of this game against a Coyotes team that has had its share of struggles.

Looking back at their recent performance on October 20 against the Washington Capitals, OTT displayed remarkable resilience. Despite not scoring in the first period, they rallied to secure a 5-2 victory. This win was characterized by an impressive offensive display where they took 44 shots and converted five into goals, boasting a shooting percentage of 11 percent. Their powerplay opportunities were capitalized efficiently with two goals from four chances.

In contrast, when examining their game against Boston Bruins on October 18, it's clear that OTT can bring firepower when needed. They netted seven goals from just 31 shots for an astounding shooting percentage of 23 percent and demonstrated their ability to perform under pressure by securing three out of six points while being shorthanded.

However, it wasn't all smooth sailing for OTT; they faced defeat at the hands of Toronto Maple Leafs on October 15. Despite putting up a strong fight and maintaining even strength throughout most of the game, they fell short with only two goals from twenty-eight shots.

The upcoming clash with ARI presents an opportunity for OTT to leverage their home advantage and continue building momentum. The key factors likely contributing to another potential win include their aggressive offense as seen in recent games and solid goaltending which has been consistent despite occasional lapses.

OTT's strategy should involve maintaining high shot volumes while capitalizing on powerplay situations as effectively as they have shown capability in past performances. Additionally, keeping discipline to avoid unnecessary penalties will be crucial since ARI might look for any chance to exploit such situations.

Fans should expect OTT's players to come out strong right from puck drop aiming to dominate possession and control play within both zones – something that has worked well for them recently especially during even-strength play where they've shown considerable prowess.

The scheduled date is set for October 22 at Canadian Tire Centre in Ottawa where fans can catch all the action live starting at 4:00 PM EST. The game will be broadcasted nationally on ESPN+ via internet streaming or internationally through TVAS2 and TSN5 channels; local fans supporting ARI can tune into BSAZ channel number 686.