Ottawa Senators Overwhelm Buffalo Sabres with Offensive Flurry at KeyBank Center
The Ottawa Senators, with a record of 6-2, faced off against the Buffalo Sabres, standing at 2-6. In a game that showcased the Senators' offensive might, they emerged victorious with a final score of 6-2.
The Senators dominated from the start, unleashing an impressive offensive display in the first period by scoring five goals. Their relentless attack resulted in a total of 42 shots on goal throughout the game. The team's accuracy was on point as well, boasting a shooting percentage of 14 percent. Notably, one Senator found the back of the net for an empty-net goal which sealed their triumph.
Defensively, Ottawa was just as formidable. The goaltending was impeccable with 34 saves and a save percentage rounding to an exceptional 100 percent. This defensive prowess limited Buffalo to only two goals despite their own tally of 36 shots.
On special teams play, while neither team managed to capitalize on powerplay opportunities—with both teams having two chances—the Senators did not allow any powerplay goals against them and maintained perfect shorthanded saves at four out of four attempts.
Faceoffs were another area where Ottawa excelled; winning 60 percent overall and showing particular strength during even-strength play where they won over half their faceoffs at a rate of 62 percent. Additionally, they blocked more shots than Buffalo with a total count reaching into double digits at eighteen blocks.
The Sabres put up resistance but were ultimately overwhelmed by the Senators' performance. They managed to score twice in the second period but couldn't sustain momentum into the third period where they failed to add any more points to their tally.
As fans look ahead after this commanding win by Ottawa over Buffalo at KeyBank Center before an audience numbering over fourteen thousand attendees—14583 precisely—the next challenge awaits for the Senators back home in Canada's capital city.
The upcoming match will see them host Chicago Blackhawks at Canadian Tire Centre located in Ottawa (ON), Canada (K2V1A5). Scheduled for March 28th at around nine o'clock Eastern Time Zone evening hours (9:00 ET), fans can catch all live action broadcasted through ESPN+ online or tune into NBCS-CHI for television coverage.