Game 14 Hub: Ottawa Senators @ Boston Bruins
The Senators face a rematch against the Bruins after last week’s 7–2 defeat. Ottawa returned from a rare four-day break in the condensed season and spent the past two days focusing on team strategies in practice. Meanwhile, Boston aims to recover from their last loss to Ottawa.
This week, the Senators received extra motivation with their fathers attending meetings and practices during the Dad’s trip, adding accountability and support for the players to stick closely to the game plan.
Coach Travis Green's Focus
Travis Green addressed the media emphasizing a "sixty-minute mindset" as the team’s guiding principle for the upcoming stretch. He urged full commitment and cohesion from all players to execute the systems they practiced, particularly highlighting work on penalty killing and 5-on-5 play.
“I’m not interested in the past — my focus is on getting the players ready for the next game.”
The Senators look to improve after their recent loss to the Montreal Canadiens on Saturday.
Key Practice Highlights
- Penalty kill adjustments
- 5-on-5 play and passing drills
- Team strategy reviews during Dad’s trip
With extra focus and support, Ottawa aims to show noticeable improvements in tonight’s game against Boston.
Author’s summary: The Ottawa Senators, motivated by family support and focused coaching, aim to overturn recent setbacks with renewed strategy and determination against the Bruins.