Can the Senators Shine at Home Against the Stars?

As the Ottawa Senators prepare to host the Dallas Stars at the Canadian Tire Centre, fans are eager to see if their team can continue their recent positive trend. The Senators have been showing a strong performance in their past games, with two wins out of three, including a thrilling overtime victory against Nashville Predators and a solid win over Toronto Maple Leafs.

The Senators' offense has been firing on all cylinders, with an impressive shooting percentage of 11 percent against Nashville and an even more remarkable 16 percent against Toronto. This offensive prowess is backed by a reliable goaltending that boasts save percentages of 100 percent in both games. The team's ability to capitalize on even-strength opportunities has been particularly noteworthy.

However, it's not just about scoring goals; faceoff win percentages have been hovering around the 50 percent mark for Ottawa, indicating that they are holding their own in possession stats as well. While there is room for improvement on powerplay opportunities – with faceoff win percentages dropping as low as 20 percent during powerplays – overall team statistics suggest that the Senators are finding ways to dominate play.

Defensively, Ottawa has shown resilience too. They've consistently blocked shots and maintained takeaway numbers that help turn defense into offense quickly.

Looking ahead to their matchup with Dallas, maintaining this level of play will be crucial. The Canadian Tire Centre has witnessed some memorable moments this season and could provide the home-ice advantage needed for another strong performance by the Senators.

Fans can catch all the action from this exciting game scheduled for February 23rd at midnight UTC (February 22nd local time). It will be broadcasted nationally on ESPN+ and locally on BSSW channel 676 for those following from afar.