Senators and Penguins Clash at Canadian Tire Centre: A Battle on Ice

As the Ottawa Senators prepare to host the Pittsburgh Penguins at the Canadian Tire Centre, fans are bracing for an exciting matchup. The Senators have had a mixed bag of results in their recent outings, showcasing both resilience and areas needing improvement.

In their last game against the Nashville Predators, despite a valiant effort, the Senators fell short with only one goal to Nashville's four. The team's shooting percentage was a mere four percent, and they struggled in faceoffs with a win percentage of forty-four percent. Defensively, they allowed eighteen giveaways and took four penalties which could have been costly.

However, looking back at their performance against the Vegas Golden Knights provides a more optimistic view. The Senators managed to secure victory through a shootout after tying in regular play and overtime. They showed significant improvement in faceoff wins with sixty-one percent success rate and capitalized on powerplay opportunities by scoring once out of three chances.

The upcoming game presents an opportunity for redemption as well as consistency for Ottawa. Their ability to bounce back from setbacks will be tested against Pittsburgh—a team known for its competitive edge.

Fans can expect the Senators to focus on tightening up their defense while capitalizing on powerplays more effectively than they did against Nashville. Winning faceoffs will also be crucial in maintaining control of the puck and dictating play pace.

The Canadian Tire Centre has been a fortress for Ottawa this season; thus home-ice advantage could play into their hands as they seek to rally behind their supportive crowd.

Mark your calendars for March 12th at 7:00 PM EST when these two teams collide. Fans can catch all the action live on ESPN+ via internet streaming or tune into SportsNet PT for television coverage.