Ottawa Senators Set to Battle Washington Capitals at Capital One Arena

As the Ottawa Senators prepare to face off against the Washington Capitals at Capital One Arena, fans are eager to see if the team can carry forward their recent momentum. The Senators have shown a mixed bag of results in their last few outings, with performances ranging from dominant victories to tough losses.

In their most recent game against the Anaheim Ducks, the Senators fell short, scoring only one goal compared to the Ducks' five. Despite taking 34 shots on goal and winning 46 percent of faceoffs, they couldn't convert these opportunities into points on the board. Their powerplay unit struggled as well, failing to score on four chances.

However, looking back at their game against Columbus Blue Jackets provides a more positive perspective. The Senators emerged victorious with six goals from just 30 shots – an impressive shooting percentage of 20 percent. They also capitalized on two out of five powerplay opportunities and scored one shorthanded goal.

Against Toronto Maple Leafs earlier in February, Ottawa showcased resilience by securing a win despite being outshot. They managed five goals from 32 shots and held strong defensively with goaltending saving all but three of Toronto's attempts.

The upcoming match presents an opportunity for redemption after their loss to Anaheim and a chance to demonstrate consistency following their wins over Columbus and Toronto. The key factors likely influencing this game will be Ottawa's ability to improve its powerplay efficiency and maintain strong goaltending performance as seen in past games.

Fans can catch all the action live on ESPN+ or MNMT channel 642 when these two teams clash on February 27th at Capital One Arena in Washington D.C., USA. Puck drop is scheduled for midnight UTC time (7 PM Eastern Time).