Will the Senators Rally at Home Against the Coyotes?

As the Ottawa Senators prepare to host the Arizona Coyotes at the Canadian Tire Centre, fans are eager to see if their team can capitalize on home-ice advantage and continue their recent trend of robust performances. The Senators have shown a mix of results in their past few outings, with a notable victory against Tampa Bay Lightning where they netted four goals and demonstrated solid defense with 26 blocked shots.

Despite this victory, consistency has been an issue for Ottawa. A subsequent game saw them fall short against Chicago Blackhawks, where they managed only two goals from an impressive 42 shots. This was followed by a disappointing loss to Anaheim Ducks at home, scoring just once from 34 attempts and conceding five goals.

The Senators' statistics reveal some areas of strength and concern. Their shooting percentage was high against Tampa Bay but dropped significantly in the following games. On special teams, powerplay opportunities haven't been fully exploited as seen in their last game where no powerplay goals were scored despite having four chances.

Defensively, there's room for improvement; while they've shown capability in blocking shots and making hits (28 hits against Tampa Bay), maintaining this intensity consistently is key to thwarting opponents like Arizona who will be looking to exploit any defensive lapses.

The upcoming match promises to be an intriguing one with both teams aiming for dominance on the ice. The Senators will need to leverage their even-strength play efficiency and improve on special teams if they wish to emerge victorious before their own supporters.

Fans can catch all the action live on March 2nd at Canadian Tire Centre or tune into ESPN+ nationally or SCRIPPS for away broadcast coverage.