Can the Capitals Seize Victory at Home Against the Senators?

As the Washington Capitals prepare to host the Ottawa Senators at Capital One Arena, fans are eager to see if their team can capitalize on home ice advantage. The upcoming clash, scheduled for February 27th, promises to be a pivotal moment for both teams.

The Capitals have had a mixed bag of results in their recent outings. In their last game against Colorado Avalanche, despite a valiant effort and scoring three goals, they fell short with six goals against them. However, they showed resilience in faceoff wins with a 52 percent success rate and were able to block an impressive 17 shots.

Their performance was more encouraging during their encounter with Vancouver Canucks where they managed to secure two points in an overtime loss. The Capitals demonstrated defensive strength by blocking 23 shots and maintaining possession with a faceoff win percentage of 41 percent.

A notable victory came when the Capitals faced off against Boston Bruins away from home. They emerged victorious with three points and kept a clean sheet while also showcasing efficiency in powerplay opportunities by scoring one goal out of three chances.

The Senators will be looking to challenge the Capitals' defense and disrupt their momentum on home ice. Fans should expect Washington's goaltending to play a crucial role as it has been instrumental in past performances – particularly highlighted by saving all but one shorthanded shot across these games.

As we approach this exciting matchup, it is clear that faceoffs will be critical for establishing control of the puck while special teams could tip the scales in either direction given both teams' recent statistics.

Fans can catch all the action live on ESPN+ or MNMT channel 642 at Capital One Arena this coming Tuesday night. With both teams eager for victory, it's sure to be an electrifying game you won't want to miss!