Senators Set to Battle Flyers at Wells Fargo Center: A Clash on Ice

As the Ottawa Senators prepare to face off against the Philadelphia Flyers at the Wells Fargo Center, fans are eager to see if their team can continue their recent trend of resilience. The Senators have shown a mixture of grit and finesse in their past few games, which could be pivotal in this upcoming matchup.

In their last game against the Florida Panthers, despite a valiant effort that saw them force overtime, the Senators fell short with a final score of 2-3. They demonstrated strong defensive play with 29 blocked shots and maintained discipline by only serving six penalty minutes. However, they struggled on power plays, failing to convert any of their two opportunities.

The game prior presented a different story as Ottawa emerged victorious over the Tampa Bay Lightning with an impressive 4-2 win. Their offense was firing on all cylinders as they capitalized on nearly 14 percent of their shots and displayed tenacity with 13 takeaways.

However, consistency remains an issue for Ottawa; before triumphing over Tampa Bay, they suffered a narrow loss to the Chicago Blackhawks where they were outscored by one goal (2-3). Despite putting up an impressive number of shots (42), only five percent found the back of the net – highlighting potential areas for improvement in shot selection and offensive execution.

As they enter Philadelphia's territory, maintaining strong goaltending will be crucial for Ottawa. Their goalies have been formidable between the pipes recently but will need continued support from skaters blocking shots and winning faceoffs – areas where Ottawa has shown proficiency but also room for growth.

The Senators' ability to adapt mid-game could be tested by Philadelphia's home crowd energy at Wells Fargo Center. Fans should expect an intense battle as both teams vie for dominance on ice.

Catch all the action live this Saturday night at Wells Fargo Center or tune into ESPN+ or NBCS-PH depending on your location. Puck drop is scheduled for March 3rd – don't miss it!