Ottawa Senators' Powerplay Sparks in Vain as Boston Bruins Secure Decisive Victory at TD Garden
The Ottawa Senators, with a record of 14-28, faced off against the Boston Bruins, who held a strong 39-5 standing. Despite a valiant effort by the Senators, they fell short with a final score of 2-6.
The game at TD Garden saw the Ottawa Senators put up a resilient fight. The team's powerplay unit managed to convert one of their four opportunities into a goal, showcasing their ability to capitalize on their man advantage. The Senators fired off 32 shots throughout the game and were able to find the back of the net twice. Their efforts were supported by four assists from various players contributing to each scoring play.
Defensively, however, it was a challenging night for the Senators as they struggled in faceoff circles with only a 33 percent win rate and gave away nine times during play which may have contributed to their -15 plus-minus rating for the evening. They also spent 16 minutes in penalty trouble due to three minor penalties and one misconduct infraction.
The goaltending for Ottawa had its moments but ultimately conceded six goals against twenty-six shots from Boston's offense. The shorthanded situations proved particularly tough for Ottawa's netminder who faced six shots while down players and allowed two goals during those critical moments.
On Boston's side, efficiency was key; they scored six goals on just twenty-six shots resulting in an impressive shooting percentage of twenty-three percent. Their powerplay unit was effective as well, scoring two goals on just two opportunities which highlighted their clinical execution when given chances by Senator penalties.
As fans look ahead after this tough outing for Ottawa at TD Garden, they can mark their calendars for an upcoming home game where resilience will be key once again. The next challenge will be against St. Louis Blues at Canadian Tire Centre located in Ottawa on March 21st at 7:00 PM Eastern Time Zone (ET). Fans eager to support can tune into ESPN+ online or watch via BSMW television network coverage.