Ottawa Senators Set Sights on Taming Buffalo Sabres at KeyBank Center

As the Ottawa Senators prepare to face off against the Buffalo Sabres at KeyBank Center, fans can anticipate a game where recent trends could play a significant role. The Senators have been showcasing their resilience and ability to perform under pressure, as evidenced by their recent games.

In their last outing against the New York Islanders, the Senators secured a hard-fought victory in overtime with a final score of 4-3. Their powerplay was particularly effective, contributing two goals on three opportunities. This special teams' efficiency is something to watch for in the upcoming match.

The game prior saw another display of determination when they edged out the Columbus Blue Jackets in a shootout after tying 2-2 in regulation time. Despite struggling with faceoff wins at only forty percent, they managed to keep shot attempts high with thirty-seven shots on goal.

Their encounter before that against Pittsburgh Penguins also went into overtime where they emerged victorious with a two-to-one scoreline. The Senators demonstrated strong defensive capabilities by blocking fifteen shots and winning over half of their faceoffs.

These past performances highlight several areas where Ottawa has excelled: clutch scoring in critical moments, effective powerplay execution, and solid goaltending that has seen them concede only six goals across three games while facing an average of over thirty-five shots per game.

As they step onto enemy ice at KeyBank Center, maintaining these strengths will be crucial against the Sabres. Special attention should be given to continuing their powerplay prowess and ensuring goaltenders stay sharp amidst high shot volumes from Buffalo's offense.

Fans can catch this exciting matchup scheduled for March 27th at 7:00 PM EDT. It will be broadcasted on ESPN+ via internet streaming and MSG-B for television viewers.