Clash at Canadian Tire Centre: Ottawa Senators Face Off Against New York Rangers

As the Ottawa Senators gear up to host the New York Rangers at the Canadian Tire Centre, fans can anticipate an exciting matchup. The Senators have been showing a mixed bag of results in their recent games, which could make for an unpredictable encounter.

In their last game against the Pittsburgh Penguins, the Senators emerged victorious with a 5-4 win in overtime. This close-fought battle saw them scoring predominantly during even strength play and securing a win despite winning only 41 percent of faceoffs. Their shooting percentage was impressive at 19 percent, indicating efficiency in capitalizing on scoring opportunities.

However, consistency has been elusive for Ottawa. In their previous away game against the Colorado Avalanche, they suffered a loss with a scoreline of 6-4. Despite taking more shots than in their last game (45 compared to 26), their shooting percentage dropped to approximately 9 percent. They also struggled on power plays and faced challenges with penalty kills as evidenced by conceding four goals while shorthanded.

Another away game saw them facing off against the Arizona Coyotes where they were defeated again with a score of 4-3. The team's shooting percentage was better than against Colorado at around 14 percent but still fell short when it mattered most.

The upcoming home advantage might provide some comfort for Ottawa as they prepare to take on New York Rangers. Playing on familiar ice and before their own fans could be just what they need to find some consistency and put together back-to-back wins.

Fans can catch all the action from this thrilling NHL matchup scheduled for January 28th at Canadian Tire Centre or tune into ESPN+ or MSG network if watching from afar. Puck drop is set for local time in Ottawa, ensuring an electric atmosphere as both teams vie for victory.