Senators and Blue Jackets Clash at Nationwide Arena: A Battle for Redemption

As the Ottawa Senators prepare to face off against the Columbus Blue Jackets at Nationwide Arena, fans are eager to see if their team can bounce back from a recent string of challenging games. The Senators have shown resilience in their past performances, but they will need to sharpen their game if they hope to come out on top in this matchup.

In their last encounter with the Philadelphia Flyers, the Senators displayed a solid effort but ultimately fell short with a 2-4 loss. Despite winning 57 percent of faceoffs and blocking an impressive 30 shots, they were unable to capitalize on five powerplay opportunities and ended up with a -5 plus-minus rating. The goaltending was strong, saving 36 out of 39 shots on goal; however, an empty-net goal widened the gap in points.

The previous game saw them as hosts against the Arizona Coyotes where they narrowly lost by one point (3-5). The Senators managed to win over half of their faceoffs (52 percent) and scored once during three powerplay chances. However, defensive lapses led to a -6 plus-minus rating and allowed four goals against while at even strength.

Earlier in Nashville against the Predators, Ottawa's performance dipped as they only secured one point in a 1-4 defeat. They struggled particularly with puck possession as evidenced by an abysmal plus-minus rating of -15 and only winning 44 percent of faceoffs.

Looking ahead to their upcoming game scheduled for March 14th at Nationwide Arena, it's crucial that Ottawa focuses on improving puck control during even-strength play and capitalizes on powerplay opportunities. With disciplined play and robust defense that limits giveaways while maximizing takeaways, there is potential for redemption after these tough losses.

Fans can catch all the action live from Columbus or tune into ESPN+ online or BSOH TV network for broadcast coverage starting at 7:00 PM Eastern Time.