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Will the Ottawa Senators Glide Past the Florida Panthers in Their Next Encounter?

As the Ottawa Senators prepare to host the Florida Panthers, fans are eager to see if their team can maintain its recent form. The Senators have shown a mixed bag of results in their last few games, with a thrilling 5-2 victory over the New Jersey Devils followed by a narrow 2-5 loss against the St. Louis Blues at home.


Feb 20, 2024; Sunrise, Florida, USA; Ottawa Senators left wing Brady Tkachuk (7) gets into a fight with Florida Panthers goaltender Sergei Bobrovsky (72) during the third period at Amerant Bank Arena. Mandatory Credit: Jim Rassol-USA TODAY Sports

The win against the Devils showcased Ottawa's offensive prowess, netting five goals on 25 shots for an impressive shooting percentage of twenty percent. Their power play didn't convert on any opportunities but they did manage to score shorthanded. The goaltending was solid with an outstanding save percentage of one hundred percent, only allowing two goals.


However, consistency remains an issue as seen in their subsequent game against the Blues where they managed only two goals from a whopping thirty-nine shots – translating to just five percent shooting accuracy. Despite winning more than half of their faceoffs and blocking eight shots, it wasn't enough to secure victory.


Feb 20, 2024; Sunrise, Florida, USA; Florida Panthers goaltender Sergei Bobrovsky (72) makes a save against the Ottawa Senators during the second period at Amerant Bank Arena. Mandatory Credit: Jim Rassol-USA TODAY Sports

Their most recent game against Boston saw them fall short again with a two-goal effort on thirty-two shots while conceding six times. Although they had four power play chances and capitalized once, it was not enough to counteract Boston's strong performance.


With these performances in mind, fans should look for improvements in converting scoring opportunities and maintaining defensive solidity throughout all periods when facing off against Florida Panthers.


Feb 20, 2024; Sunrise, Florida, USA; Ottawa Senators goaltender Joonas Korpisalo (70) makes a save on a shot by Florida Panthers left wing Matthew Tkachuk (19) during the third period at Amerant Bank Arena. Mandatory Credit: Jim Rassol-USA TODAY Sports

The upcoming clash is set for April 4th at Canadian Tire Centre in Ottawa at 7:00 PM EST. Fans can catch all the action live on ESPN+ via internet streaming or BSFL for television broadcast.

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