Kraken Subdue Senators at Climate Pledge Arena in a Show of Dominance
The Ottawa Senators, with a record of 23-18-2, faced off against the Seattle Kraken, who held a 20-21-3 record before the game. The final score stood at 4-1 in favor of the home team.
The Senators entered Climate Pledge Arena with determination but found themselves outplayed by a relentless Kraken squad. Despite generating 33 shots on goal and maintaining an even strength throughout the match, the Senators were only able to convert once. The lone goal came during the third period, marking their only point in what was otherwise a defensively challenging game for Ottawa.
The Senators' goaltender faced 27 shots and made 24 saves over regular play but was unable to stop an additional shot that found its way into an empty net. This brought his save percentage to an impressive figure but wasn't enough to secure victory for Ottawa.
On special teams, Ottawa struggled to capitalize on their opportunities despite having four powerplays and nine shots during those chances. Their powerplay unit failed to break through Seattle's defense or find any success with their seven missed shots while enjoying man advantages.
Defensively, Ottawa blocked a notable number of attempts from Seattle—20 blocks recorded—but it wasn't sufficient as they ended up with a minus-sixteen plus-minus rating overall. In faceoff circles, they showed some prowess winning over half at fifty-five percent efficiency but this small edge did not translate into control over the game's pace or outcome.
Conversely, Seattle capitalized on their chances more effectively despite fewer opportunities and less puck possession as indicated by their lower faceoff win percentage at forty-five percent. They managed four goals from twenty-eight shots which reflected both clinical finishing and perhaps some fortuitous bounces going their way.
As fans look ahead after this tough loss on foreign ice, they can mark their calendars for when the Senators will take on another challenge against the Edmonton Oilers at Rogers Place in Edmonton. This upcoming contest is scheduled for January 7th and will be broadcasted nationally via ESPN+ starting at 10:00 PM EST (7:00 PM local time). It promises another opportunity for redemption as fans can tune in live or stream online to follow every moment of action hoping for better outcomes than witnessed tonight.