Can the Senators Bounce Back After Rangers' Dominant Display at Canadian Tire Centre?

In a recent face-off at the Canadian Tire Centre, the Ottawa Senators suffered a defeat with a final score of 7-2 against the New York Rangers. The Senators' record now stands at 3-4, while the Rangers improved to 5-2.

The game began with promise for the home team as they opened scoring in the first period. However, their lead was short-lived as the Rangers responded with an offensive onslaught in the second period, netting five goals and effectively seizing control of the game. The third period saw continued dominance by New York, adding two more to their tally.

The Senators showcased resilience despite being outmatched. They managed to fire off 31 shots on goal but were stymied by an impenetrable defense and stellar goaltending from New York, which boasted a perfect save percentage throughout all three periods. Ottawa's powerplay unit did manage to capitalize on one of their opportunities early in the game.

New York's aggressive play was evident not only on offense but also defensively; they delivered 29 hits over three periods and blocked 14 shots from reaching their netminder. Their efficiency in front of goal was remarkable with a shooting percentage of twenty-four percent compared to Ottawa's six percent.

Ottawa's penalty kill faced significant challenges as well; they spent fourteen minutes shorthanded due to penalties throughout various stages of play. Despite these setbacks, they prevented any powerplay goals against them—a testament to their defensive efforts during those critical moments.

The Senators will have an opportunity for redemption when they host Nashville Predators at Canadian Tire Centre on January 30th at 7:00 PM Eastern Time. Fans can catch this matchup live on NHL Network channel two hundred fifteen or BSSO channel six hundred forty-six dash one for away broadcast coverage.