Can the Ottawa Senators Continue Their Momentum at Amerant Bank Arena?
As the Ottawa Senators prepare to face off against the Florida Panthers at Amerant Bank Arena, fans are eager to see if their team can maintain the positive trends observed in recent games. The Senators have shown a mix of outcomes in their past performances, but there are promising signs that could point towards a competitive game.
In their last encounter with the Pittsburgh Penguins, the Senators emerged victorious with a 5-4 win after an intense overtime battle. This victory was marked by an impressive shooting percentage of 19 percent and a total of five even-strength goals. Despite winning only 41 percent of faceoffs, they managed to block 28 shots and take advantage of powerplay opportunities.
However, consistency has been an issue for Ottawa as seen in their game against Colorado Avalanche where they suffered a loss despite outshooting their opponents with 45 attempts and securing four goals. Their powerplay conversion showed potential with one goal from six opportunities but ultimately fell short.
The trend continued against Arizona Coyotes where they lost again despite scoring three early goals and maintaining a solid shooting percentage of 14 percent. The Senators' performance on special teams was notable as they scored once during powerplays and successfully killed penalties without conceding any shorthanded goals.
As we look ahead to the upcoming match-up, it's clear that while faceoff wins have been lower than desired, averaging around mid-forties in percentage terms across these games, there is resilience within this squad. Goaltending has also been strong; save percentages were perfect or near-perfect across all three games mentioned.
Fans can expect an exciting game where special teams could play a significant role given recent statistics. The venue may pose its challenges as playing away from home always does; however, if Ottawa can leverage its shot-blocking ability and capitalize on powerplay chances like before, they stand a good chance at success.
The action unfolds on February 21st at Amerant Bank Arena in Sunrise, Florida. Fans won't want to miss this clash which will be broadcasted nationally on ESPN+ for internet viewers and locally on BSFL channel 654 for television audiences.