St. Louis Blues Face Ottawa Senators in Critical Clash

As the St. Louis Blues gear up to face the Ottawa Senators at the Canadian Tire Centre, fans are eager to see if their team can bounce back from a string of challenging games. The upcoming matchup promises to be an intense battle on ice, with both teams looking to assert their dominance.

The Blues have had a tough run in their recent outings, facing defeats that have put them under scrutiny. Their performance against the New York Rangers was particularly disheartening, as they failed to score despite 26 shots on goal and succumbed to a 4-0 loss. The powerplay opportunities were not capitalized upon, and they ended up shorthanded for much of the game.

In their encounter with the New Jersey Devils, there was a glimmer of hope as they managed one goal from 24 shots but ultimately lost 4-1. The team's penalty kill unit held strong during this game; however, an empty-net goal widened the margin of defeat.

The game against the New York Islanders showed some offensive promise with two goals scored but was overshadowed by defensive lapses leading to another loss with a scoreline of 4-2.

Analyzing these performances reveals certain trends: while goaltending has been solid with save percentages holding at or near 100 percent across games, offensive production has been lacking. The powerplay hasn't been effective enough and faceoff win percentages have varied significantly from one game to another – an area that could be crucial in gaining control against Ottawa.

The venue might play a role in this upcoming fixture; playing away can add pressure but also serve as motivation for teams looking to improve their road record.

Fans can catch all the action live on March 21st at 23:00 UTC on ESPN+ for internet streaming or BSMW for television broadcast. Will St. Louis Blues turn things around at Canadian Tire Centre? Only time will tell as we await puck drop in Ottawa.