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Ottawa Senators to Showcase Resilience Against Tampa Bay Lightning in Upcoming Match

As the Ottawa Senators prepare to face off against the Tampa Bay Lightning, fans are eagerly anticipating what promises to be an electrifying game at the Canadian Tire Centre. The Senators, coming off a series of challenging matches, look to leverage their home advantage and recent performance trends to secure a victory.


Oct 19, 2024; Ottawa, Ontario, CAN; Ottawa Senators center Tim Stutzle (18) skates with the puck in the third period against the Tampa Bay Lightning at the Canadian Tire Centre. Mandatory Credit: Marc DesRosiers-Imagn Images

Recent Performance Trends


The Ottawa Senators have shown remarkable resilience in their recent games. Despite a tough loss against the Pittsburgh Penguins where they were unable to score despite 31 shots on goal, their performance against the Columbus Blue Jackets and Detroit Red Wings highlighted their ability to bounce back. In these matches, they demonstrated strong offensive capabilities by scoring three goals against Columbus and four goals against Detroit while maintaining solid defense with goaltenders saving over 90 percent of shots faced. This blend of offensive aggression and defensive solidity will be crucial as they go up against a formidable Tampa Bay Lightning team.


Key Factors for Success


For the Senators, success in this upcoming match hinges on several factors. First, capitalizing on power play opportunities will be essential; despite numerous chances in past games, converting these into goals has been a challenge. Additionally, faceoff win percentages indicate room for improvement - dominating possession from faceoffs could significantly impact game flow and control.


Oct 19, 2024; Ottawa, Ontario, CAN; Tampa Bay Lightning right wing Nikita Kucherov (86) celebrates his goal scored in the second period against the Ottawa Senators at the Canadian Tire Centre. Mandatory Credit: Marc DesRosiers-Imagn Images

The team's ability to maintain its even-strength performance will also be vital. With most of their recent goals coming from even-strength play, continuing this trend could prove advantageous against Tampa Bay's defense.


Game Details


Fans can catch all the action live as the Ottawa Senators take on the Tampa Bay Lightning at Canadian Tire Centre on April 3rd at 7:00 PM EDT. The game will be broadcasted on ESPN+ online and FDSSUN for television viewers.


Oct 19, 2024; Ottawa, Ontario, CAN; Tampa Bay Lightning defenseman Victor Hedman (77) battles for position in front of Ottawa Senators goalie Anton Forsberg (31) in the second period at the Canadian Tire Centre. Mandatory Credit: Marc DesRosiers-Imagn Images

As we look forward to this matchup, it's clear that if Ottawa can leverage its home advantage while capitalizing on key areas for improvement identified from past performances, they stand a good chance of securing another win for their season record.


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