Ottawa Senators to Host Boston Bruins at Canadian Tire Centre

As the Ottawa Senators gear up to host the Boston Bruins at the Canadian Tire Centre, fans are anticipating an intense NHL matchup. The Senators have been showing a mix of results in their recent games, with a thrilling overtime victory against the Pittsburgh Penguins and a tough loss to the Colorado Avalanche.

The Senators' performance has been notable for their offensive prowess at even strength, as evidenced by scoring five goals during even-strength play against the Penguins. However, they've struggled on special teams, failing to capitalize on powerplay opportunities in that same game. Their faceoff win percentage has also been inconsistent, highlighting an area where improvement could be key to controlling the game's pace.

Defensively, goaltending has shown resilience with save percentages hovering around 88 percent in recent games. Yet there have been lapses that led to losses when facing high shot volumes like those from Colorado Avalanche's aggressive offense.

At home, Ottawa will look to leverage their crowd support and familiarity with the venue's conditions. The Canadian Tire Centre has witnessed some closely contested battles this season and will once again be central as both teams vie for dominance on ice.

Fans can expect a competitive game where every shift counts and special teams could very well make or break the outcome for either side. With both teams bringing unique strengths and weaknesses into this contest, it promises to be an engaging battle right until the final buzzer.

Make sure not to miss any of the action scheduled for January 26th at Canadian Tire Centre in Ottawa. Fans can catch live coverage through ESPN+ online or tune into NESN channel 628 if following from away territory.