Senators Set to Clash with Blue Jackets at Canadian Tire Centre

As the Ottawa Senators prepare to host the Columbus Blue Jackets at the Canadian Tire Centre, fans are eager for what promises to be an engaging matchup on Valentine's Day. The Senators, coming off a thrilling overtime victory against the Pittsburgh Penguins on December 24th, where they scored 5 points and showcased their resilience by securing a win despite being outshot.

The Senators' performance in recent games has been a mixed bag of results. On December 22nd, they faced off against the Colorado Avalanche and despite firing an impressive 45 shots on goal and scoring 4 points, they fell short in a game that ended with them conceding 6 points. However, it was their tenacity in even-strength situations that stood out as they netted three goals from open play.

In contrast to this loss was their game on December 20th against the Arizona Coyotes where they managed only 22 shots but efficiently converted these into three goals. Despite this efficiency, it wasn't enough to secure victory as they conceded four goals from even-strength play.

Looking ahead at their upcoming game against CBJ, OTT will need to capitalize on their ability to score during even-strength play while also tightening up defensively if they wish to come away with two points. The Blue Jackets will not make it easy for them; however, given OTT's recent form and home advantage where fan support is always fervent at Canadian Tire Centre – there is reason for optimism among fans of the red and black.

OTT's goaltending has been solid with high save percentages across recent games which could prove crucial in keeping CBJ's offense at bay. Moreover, OTT’s powerplay opportunities have not been as fruitful as one would hope – something that will need improvement if they are going up against a team like CBJ who may grant them several chances when penalized.

The Senators' faithful should expect an intense battle come February 14th when these two teams collide. With both teams looking to assert dominance early in this mid-February fixture – it’s anyone’s guess who will emerge victorious but rest assured that OTT has both the skill set and home crowd behind them which could tip scales in their favor.

Fans can catch all of this action live from Canadian Tire Centre or tune into ESPN+ nationally or BSOH channel 660 for away broadcast coverage starting at midnight Eastern Time on Valentine's Day.