Can Ottawa Senators' Power Play Decimate Anaheim Ducks Again?
The Ottawa Senators, with a season record of 13-13-2, showcased their prowess against the Anaheim Ducks, who now stand at 10-13-4 after the latest game. The Senators triumphed with a final score of 5-1, marking a significant victory that highlighted their offensive and defensive capabilities.
Game Highlights
The game was an exhibition of the Senators' strength on both ends of the ice. From the get-go, they took control by netting three goals in the first period and didn't let up, adding one more in the second and another in the third to seal their win. Their power play was particularly lethal, converting three out of five opportunities into goals. This special teams performance underscored their strategic execution and ability to capitalize on advantages.
Drake Batherson emerged as a standout player for the Senators, contributing significantly with three goals and an assist. His shooting accuracy was remarkable, finding the net on 60 percent of his shots. Linus Ullmark also had an impressive night between the pipes for Ottawa, saving 31 out of 32 shots faced from Anaheim, showcasing his critical role in keeping opponents at bay.
On defense and offense alike, other players made notable contributions; Nick Jensen added an assist while maintaining a positive plus-minus rating alongside Noah Gregor who scored once on his only shot attempt.
Anaheim Ducks' Efforts
Despite falling short against Ottawa's onslaughts, The Ducks managed to put up resistance through physical play evidenced by delivering 37 hits over the course of the game. Their lone goal came during even-strength play in third period but wasn't enough to mount a comeback against Ottawa's lead.
Their goaltender faced a barrage from Ottawa's attackers but managed to save 29 out of 34 shots directed at him throughout this challenging encounter.
Looking Ahead
The next challenge for The Ottawa Senators is set against Carolina Hurricanes at Lenovo Center in Raleigh on December 13th at 7:00 PM EDT. Fans eager to catch this matchup can tune into NHL Network or FDSSO for live coverage as The Senators aim to continue their momentum into this upcoming contest.