Senators and Flames Set to Ignite the Ice at Scotiabank Saddledome

As the Ottawa Senators prepare to face off against the Calgary Flames at Scotiabank Saddledome, fans are bracing for what could be a pivotal moment in their season. The Senators, coming off a series of challenging games, have shown both resilience and areas of concern that could influence their performance in this upcoming contest.

In their recent game on January 7 against the Edmonton Oilers, despite a valiant effort reflected by 31 hits and an impressive 43 saves from their goaltender, OTT fell short with only one goal on 30 shots. Their powerplay opportunities remained fruitless throughout three chances. This lack of conversion on special teams is something they must address before facing CGY.

OTT's faceoff win percentage stood at a mere 38 percent against EDM, which is another area requiring immediate improvement. Winning faceoffs is crucial to controlling the game's pace and maintaining possession – two aspects that can significantly impact the outcome.

On January 5 against Seattle Kraken, OTT faced similar struggles. They managed to score only once from 33 shots while conceding four goals. Although they had better control over faceoffs with a win percentage of 55 percent, it wasn't enough to secure victory as they were outplayed in other facets of the game.

However, not all is grim for OTT fans. Looking back at their performance on January 3 versus Vancouver Canucks provides some hope. The Senators demonstrated offensive prowess by scoring three goals from just under eight percent shooting accuracy – an improvement that needs to be sustained consistently.

The Calgary Flames will not make it easy for them though; playing at home gives CGY an inherent advantage that OTT must overcome through strategic play and sheer determination.

For Ottawa Senators' fans looking forward to this matchup: expect your team to come out with intensity but also keep an eye on those critical areas such as powerplay execution and faceoff wins which could turn the tide in either direction.

The puck drops on January 9th at Scotiabank Saddledome in Calgary where fans can catch all the action live on ESPN+ starting at 9:00 PM EST (7:00 PM local time). Don't miss what promises to be an electrifying night of hockey!