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Senators Seek Redemption on Jets' Turf at Canada Life Centre

As the Ottawa Senators prepare to face off against the Winnipeg Jets at the Canada Life Centre, fans are eager to see if their team can bounce back from a recent rough patch. The Senators have shown a mix of resilience and vulnerability in their past few games, which could make for an unpredictable encounter.


Jan 20, 2024; Ottawa, Ontario, CAN; Winnipeg Jets goalie Connor Hellebuyck (37) makes a save on a shot from Ottawa Senators center Ridly Greig (71) in the third period at the Canadian Tire Centre. Mandatory Credit: Marc DesRosiers-USA TODAY Sports

In their last game against the Carolina Hurricanes, Ottawa faced a tough 7-2 defeat on home ice. Despite winning more faceoffs and taking fewer penalties than in previous games, they were outshot and outscored significantly. This loss followed an impressive victory over the New York Islanders where they secured a 4-3 win in overtime, showcasing their ability to perform under pressure with effective powerplay strategies.


However, consistency remains an issue for Ottawa as evidenced by another close game against the Columbus Blue Jackets that ended in a shootout victory with a score of 3-2. Their performance during even-strength play has been solid but there's room for improvement on special teams.


Jan 20, 2024; Ottawa, Ontario, CAN; Winnipeg Jets left wing Nikolaj Ehlers (27) scores against Ottawa Senators goalie Joonas Koprpisalo (70) in overtime at the Canadian Tire Centre. Mandatory Credit: Marc DesRosiers-USA TODAY Sports

The upcoming game presents an opportunity for redemption as well as challenges. The Senators will need to tighten up defensively while capitalizing on powerplay opportunities if they hope to overcome Winnipeg's home advantage.


Fans can catch this exciting matchup live on ESPN+ or follow along as these two teams clash at Canada Life Centre in Winnipeg on March 30th at 6:00 PM CT.


Jan 20, 2024; Ottawa, Ontario, CAN; Ottawa Senators goalie Joonas Korpisalo (70) makes a save on a shot from Winnipeg Jets center Rasmus Kupari (15) in the second period at the Canadian Tire Centre. Mandatory Credit: Marc DesRosiers-USA TODAY Sports
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