Senators Set to Battle Kings in Los Angeles Showdown
As the Ottawa Senators prepare to face off against the Los Angeles Kings at the Crypto.com Arena, fans should be brimming with cautious optimism. The Senators have shown a resilience that could unsettle the home team, especially considering their recent performance against formidable opponents.
In their last game on February 25th, OTT displayed a gritty determination to secure a win in a shootout against the Vegas Golden Knights. Despite being out-hit and giving away more penalties, they managed to edge out with more shots on goal and an impressive 61 percent faceoff win percentage. This statistic alone could play a pivotal role in controlling the game's tempo against LA.
OTT's powerplay has been another area of strength; they capitalized on one of their three opportunities in that same game. However, it's worth noting that while their powerplay can be lethal, it was their even-strength play that shone through as they scored two of their three goals during regular play.
The Senators' goaltending also deserves praise. With an overall save percentage rounding up to 100 percent and crucial saves during shorthanded situations, this could be the bulwark needed to withstand any offensive onslaught by the Kings.
On February 23rd against Dallas Stars, OTT demonstrated offensive prowess by notching four goals and maintaining an equal faceoff win rate of 61 percent – consistency that will undoubtedly serve them well in upcoming matches.
However, it wasn't all smooth sailing for OTT; they faced a tough challenge from Florida Panthers on February 21st where despite leading in shots and winning faceoffs at 56 percent, they fell short during overtime. This loss highlighted areas for improvement – particularly maintaining momentum through all periods which will be critical when facing LA.
The Los Angeles Kings are no pushovers themselves; thus OTT must leverage every aspect of their recent successes into this upcoming contest. A balanced attack coupled with disciplined defense will be key factors if they wish to triumph over LA on foreign ice.
Fans eager for action can catch this thrilling encounter scheduled for March 8th at 7:30 PM PST at Crypto.com Arena or tune into ESPN+ online or BSW TV network for live coverage.