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Ottawa Senators Look to Rebound Against St. Louis Blues as Dominik Kubalik Shines

The Ottawa Senators are gearing up for a high-stakes showdown against the St. Louis Blues at the Canadian Tire Centre. After a disappointing loss in their previous game, the Senators are determined to bounce back and secure a victory on home ice. Meanwhile, the Blues are riding high on a winning streak and will be looking to extend it against their opponents.


Dec 14, 2023; St. Louis, Missouri, USA;  St. Louis Blues center Robert Thomas (18) is congratulated by teammates after scoring against the Ottawa Senators during the first period at Enterprise Center. Mandatory Credit: Jeff Curry-USA TODAY Sports

One player who has been exceptional for the Senators is Dominik Kubalik. Playing as a forward, Kubalik has been a force to be reckoned with in recent games. In the last three games, he has showcased his skills by scoring 1 goal and contributing 3 assists, totaling 4 points. With an impressive shooting percentage of 33 percent, Kubalik has proven to be a reliable offensive threat for the Senators.


Another standout performer for Ottawa is Shane Pinto. This forward has displayed great versatility on the ice, recording 1 goal and 1 assist in the past three games. Pinto's ability to create scoring opportunities and contribute offensively will be crucial for the Senators' success against the Blues.


Dec 14, 2023; St. Louis, Missouri, USA;  Ottawa Senators left wing Brady Tkachuk (7) controls the puck against the St. Louis Blues during the first period at Enterprise Center. Mandatory Credit: Jeff Curry-USA TODAY Sports

On defense, Jakob Chychrun has been solid for Ottawa. He has shown his defensive prowess by tallying 2 assists and maintaining a plus-minus rating of 0 in the previous three games. Chychrun's ability to shut down opposing forwards and make smart plays will be vital in containing the Blues' offensive firepower.


Looking at the overall performance of the Ottawa Senators over their last three games, they have had mixed results. While they suffered a tough loss against the Boston Bruins, they showed resilience and fought hard against both the Carolina Hurricanes and New York Islanders.


Dec 14, 2023; St. Louis, Missouri, USA;  Ottawa Senators center Tim Stutzle (18) and St. Louis Blues right wing Kevin Hayes (12) battle for the puck during the first period at Enterprise Center. Mandatory Credit: Jeff Curry-USA TODAY Sports

In terms of average player statistics over these three games, Parker Kelly has been putting in consistent effort as a forward with an average time on ice of 11 minutes and 29 seconds. On defense, Jake Sanderson has been a reliable presence with an average time on ice of 22 minutes and 54 seconds.


In goal, Joonas Korpisalo has faced a significant number of shots, making 20 saves out of 26 attempts in the last three games. With a save percentage of 77 percent, Korpisalo has shown his ability to make crucial stops and keep the Senators in the game.


As the Ottawa Senators prepare to face the St. Louis Blues, they will need to bring their A-game and capitalize on their top performers' skills. The Blues, on the other hand, will rely on their winning momentum and strong roster to continue their success.


Fans can catch all the action of this thrilling matchup between the Ottawa Senators and St. Louis Blues on ESPN+ (Internet) or BSMW (TV) on March 21st at 9:00 PM EST.

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