Jets and Senators Face Off at Canadian Tire Centre in Anticipated Match

As the Winnipeg Jets prepare to face off against the Ottawa Senators at the Canadian Tire Centre, fans are looking for signs of hope after a string of challenging games. The upcoming game on January 22nd is a crucial opportunity for the Jets to turn things around and prove their resilience.

The recent performance of the Winnipeg Jets has been less than stellar, with a disappointing loss against the Toronto Maple Leafs on January 20th. The final score was 4-1 in favor of Toronto, despite Winnipeg's commendable effort with 38 shots on goal and a powerplay goal. However, their shooting percentage was just under three percent, which is far from where it needs to be for success.

Another concerning statistic from that game was their plus-minus rating of -21. This indicates that when key players were on the ice, they were not effective enough in preventing scoring opportunities by Toronto. Additionally, goaltending proved problematic as well; with a save percentage hovering just above 85 percent, it's clear that there's room for improvement between the pipes.

Two days prior to this loss against Toronto Maple Leafs, WJ faced Montreal Canadiens and came up short once again with an identical scoreline of 4-1. Their shooting accuracy improved slightly to almost four percent but still fell short in making significant impacts during even-strength play where all goals were conceded.

However, there is a silver lining from these past performances: WJ showed strong potential during powerplays by scoring in both games and maintaining high faceoff win percentages – nearly 89 percent against Toronto and over half against Montreal.

Looking ahead at their matchup with Ottawa Senators at Canadian Tire Centre presents an opportunity for redemption. It will be essential for WJ to capitalize on powerplay opportunities as they did previously while tightening up defensively during even-strength situations.

The Senators are not without their own challenges but have shown they can be formidable opponents when underestimated. Therefore, it’s imperative that WJ approaches this game with focus and determination if they wish to secure victory away from home soil.

Fans eager to see whether Winnipeg can bounce back should mark their calendars for January 22nd at midnight (UTC). The game will be broadcasted nationally via ESPN+ online platform as well as internationally through SN1, CITY TVAS2 networks among others ensuring supporters won't miss any action regardless of location.