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Ottawa Senators and Seattle Kraken: A Duel on Ice at Canadian Tire Centre

As the Ottawa Senators gear up to host the Seattle Kraken at the Canadian Tire Centre, fans are in for an electrifying match. The Senators, coming off a series of games that have seen them both triumph and falter, are looking to capitalize on their home advantage this Saturday night.


Jan 4, 2024; Seattle, Washington, USA; Ottawa Senators right wing Claude Giroux (28) looks to pass the puck against the Seattle Kraken during the first period at Climate Pledge Arena. Mandatory Credit: Joe Nicholson-USA TODAY Sports

Recent Performance


The Ottawa Senators have shown a mixed bag of results in their recent outings. In their last game against the St. Louis Blues, they dominated with an 8-1 victory, showcasing their offensive prowess and solid defense. This win was a significant rebound from a previous loss to the Vegas Golden Knights where they fell 6-4 despite a strong third-period rally. Against the Colorado Avalanche, the team's performance was less than stellar, resulting in a 5-4 defeat that highlighted some defensive vulnerabilities.


Key Players and Strategies


One of Ottawa's strengths has been its power play opportunities, converting two out of three chances against St. Louis into goals. The team will likely continue to leverage this strength against Seattle Kraken's defense. Key players like Tim Stutzle and Brady Tkachuk have been instrumental in these situations and will be crucial for generating offensive opportunities.


Jan 4, 2024; Seattle, Washington, USA; Seattle Kraken left wing Tomas Tatar (90) scores a goal against Ottawa Senators goaltender Joonas Korpisalo (70) during the second period at Climate Pledge Arena. Mandatory Credit: Joe Nicholson-USA TODAY Sports

On defense, goaltending has played a pivotal role in securing wins for Ottawa. Despite facing numerous shots on goal in past games, Ottawa’s goaltenders have maintained commendable save percentages that have kept them competitive even when other aspects of their game lagged.


Looking Ahead


The upcoming game against Seattle Kraken presents an opportunity for the Senators to build momentum as they seek consistency in their performance. Playing at home at Canadian Tire Centre offers them an edge; however, it will require more than just fan support to secure victory.


Jan 4, 2024; Seattle, Washington, USA; Seattle Kraken left wing Andre Burakovsky (95) celebrates while falling to the ice after scoring a goal against the Ottawa Senators during the second period at Climate Pledge Arena. Mandatory Credit: Joe Nicholson-USA TODAY Sports

Fans can catch all the action live this Saturday night on November 2nd at 19:00 ET via ESPN+, KHN TV or KONG TV networks from anywhere around Ottawa or beyond.


As we anticipate this thrilling encounter between two formidable teams eager to assert dominance early in the season, let’s rally behind our team for what promises to be an unforgettable night of hockey action!


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