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Senators Seek to Continue Winning Streak Against Panthers in Ottawa

As the Ottawa Senators prepare to host the Florida Panthers at the Canadian Tire Centre, fans are buzzing with anticipation for what promises to be an electrifying match-up. The Senators, coming off a series of compelling performances, look to extend their winning momentum against a formidable Panthers squad.


Oct 10, 2024; Ottawa, Ontario, CAN; Ottawa Senators right wing Adam Gaudette (81) skates with the puck in the second period against the Florida Panthers at the Canadian Tire Centre. Mandatory Credit: Marc DesRosiers-Imagn Images

Recent Performance and Trends


The Ottawa Senators have shown resilience and skill in their recent games, demonstrating a strong ability to secure wins under pressure. In their last outing against the Columbus Blue Jackets, the Senators clinched a victory with a 3-2 scoreline, showcasing their offensive capabilities and solid defense. This win was backed by an impressive goaltending performance that saw 29 saves on 31 shots, reflecting a save percentage rounding up to an impressive 100 percent.


Despite facing challenges in previous matches, including a tough overtime loss against the Pittsburgh Penguins where they were unable to score despite numerous attempts on goal, the team's spirit remains undeterred. Their game statistics reveal areas of strength such as faceoff wins where they achieved over 60 percent success rate against both Columbus Blue Jackets and Buffalo Sabres - highlighting their control over puck possession which could be crucial in dominating playtime against the Panthers.


Oct 10, 2024; Ottawa, Ontario, CAN; Ottawa Senators goalie Linus Ullmark (35) and Florida Panthers left wing Matthew Tkschuk (19) follow the puck in the second period at the Canadian Tire Centre. Mandatory Credit: Marc DesRosiers-Imagn Images

Key Factors for Success


For Ottawa to emerge victorious once again at home, maintaining high faceoff win percentages will be critical alongside capitalizing on powerplay opportunities. Although powerplay execution has seen room for improvement based on past performances with no goals scored from several attempts in recent games, refining these strategies could tip the scales in favor of Ottawa.


Defensively speaking, minimizing penalties will also play a pivotal role; disciplined play ensures that opponents have fewer chances to exploit man-advantage situations. With goaltending proving reliable as evidenced by high save percentages across recent matches - sustaining this level of performance will be key for keeping Florida's attackers at bay.


Oct 10, 2024; Ottawa, Ontario, CAN; Ottawa Senators defenseman Nick Jensen (3) skates with the puck in the second period against the Florida Panthers at the Canadian Tire Centre. Mandatory Credit: Marc DesRosiers-Imagn Images

As we look forward towards this clash between two competitive teams eager for victory at Canadian Tire Centre scheduled for April 5th at 2:00 PM EDT available on ESPN+ and SCRIPPS network - fans can expect intense action from puck drop till final horn. Will Ottawa leverage its home advantage and current form towards another win or will Florida disrupt their plans? Only time will tell but one thing is certain – it’s going to be an unmissable game!


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