Clash on Ice: Washington Capitals Face Ottawa Senators at Canadian Tire Centre

As the Ottawa Senators gear up to host the Washington Capitals at the Canadian Tire Centre, fans are buzzing with anticipation for what promises to be an electrifying matchup. The Senators, coming off a string of performances that have showcased their resilience and offensive prowess, are poised to take on a formidable Capitals team in front of a home crowd eager for victory.

The recent statistics speak volumes about the Senators' capabilities. In their last game against Tampa Bay Lightning on October 16th, they emerged victorious with a 5-2 scoreline. The team's shooting percentage was an impressive 13 percent, and they managed to block an equal number of shots as they took – 15 in total – demonstrating a balanced approach between offense and defense. Despite winning fewer faceoffs than their opponents (42 percent), the Senators capitalized on their opportunities and secured the win.

In another notable performance against Philadelphia Flyers on October 14th, Ottawa once again tallied five points in a game that ended with them outscoring their opponents by three goals. Their powerplay was particularly effective; scoring three times from seven shots reflects an excellent conversion rate of around 43 percent. This kind of special teams play could be pivotal against Washington.

However, it wasn't all smooth sailing for OTT; when they faced Carolina Hurricanes away from home earlier in October, they fell short despite scoring three goals themselves. They were outshot by Carolina but still maintained a decent shooting percentage at around ten percent.

The upcoming contest will test whether OTT can continue its high-scoring trend while shoring up any defensive vulnerabilities exposed by past games. The Capitals will not make it easy; known for their aggressive playstyle and ability to capitalize on powerplay opportunities themselves.

OTT's goaltending has been solid with save percentages hovering near or above 90 percent across recent games – this reliability between the pipes will need to continue if they're going to stifle Washington's attack.

Looking ahead to October 18th at Canadian Tire Centre where puck drop is scheduled for 7:00 PM EDT, fans can catch all the action live nationally via ESPN+ or locally through MNMT channel 642 if you're rooting for WSH from afar. It’s set up to be another thrilling NHL showdown as OTT seeks to defend home ice advantage against WSH’s charge – don’t miss it!