The Florida Panthers (33-20-3) look to extend their impressive run as they welcome the Ottawa Senators (29-22-4) to Amerant Bank Arena for a compelling Eastern Conference matchup on Saturday night.
The Panthers enter the contest riding high with seven wins in their last ten games and currently hold the top spot in the Atlantic Division, powered by their dynamic offense that's averaging 3.27 goals per game.
Ottawa, despite holding onto a wild card position, comes into the game looking to snap a two-game losing streak and jumpstart an offense that has managed just four goals in their last two outings.
The matchup features an intriguing battle between the Tkachuk brothers, with Matthew leading Florida's offensive charge alongside Sam Reinhart and Aleksander Barkov, while Brady spearheads Ottawa's attack with support from Drake Batherson and Tim Stutzle.
Both teams have shown defensive prowess this season, with the Senators allowing just 2.73 goals per game and the Panthers not far behind at 2.93.
As these Eastern Conference rivals prepare to face off, the game promises to be a fascinating clash of styles between Florida's high-powered offense and Ottawa's stalwart defensive unit.
Florida Panthers vs. Ottawa Senators: who will win?
For tonight's Panthers vs Senators matchup, our predictive model gives the Panthers a 67% chance of defeating the Sens.
Florida Panthers: 67% win probability
- Superior offensive output (187 goals for, ranking 3rd in Eastern Conference)
- Better overall record (33 wins in 56 games, 69 points)
- Strong recent form (WLWWW in last 5 games)
Ottawa Senators: 33% win probability
- Lower scoring efficiency (157 goals for compared to Panthers' 187)
- Inconsistent recent performance (LLWWW in last 5 games)
- Weaker road record (62 points in 55 games vs Panthers' 69 in 56)
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Florida Panthers vs. Ottawa Senators odds
| Florida Panthers | Ottawa Senators | |
|---|---|---|
| moneyline | -185 (via BetMGM Sportsbook) | +160 (via FanDuel Sportsbook) |
Key stats
- 1The Florida Panthers have won 33 out of 56 matches this season.
- 2The Ottawa Senators have won 29 out of 55 matches this season.
- 3With 69 points, the Florida Panthers holds the 2nd position in the league standings.
- 4Ottawa Senators's 62 points place them 7th in the rankings.
Florida Panthers vs. Ottawa Senators form
Florida Panthers vs. Ottawa Senators head to head
Florida Panthers
67%
Ottawa Senators
33%
Oct 10, 2024
Ottawa Senators
3 : 1
Florida Panthers
Apr 9, 2024
Florida Panthers
2 : 0
Ottawa Senators
Apr 4, 2024
Ottawa Senators
0 : 6
Florida Panthers
Feb 21, 2024
Florida Panthers
3 : 2
Ottawa Senators
Nov 28, 2023
Ottawa Senators
0 : 5
Florida Panthers
Oct 1, 2023
Ottawa Senators
4 : 2
Florida Panthers
