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The Ottawa Senators (41-27-10) and the Florida Panthers (37-37-4) meet in Ottawa, Ontario on April 9, 2026 at Canadian Tire Centre, starting at 7 p.m. ET on ESPN+. The Senators are seventh (with 92 points) and the Panthers 14th (78 points) in the Eastern Conference.
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Panthers vs. Senators: April 9 Viewing Options
- Date: Thursday, April 9, 2026
- Time: 7 p.m. ET
- How to watch on TV: ESPN+
- Location: Ottawa, Ontario
- Venue: Canadian Tire Centre
- Live Stream: Watch this game on ESPN+
Senators' 2025-26 Stats
| Stat | Per-Game Average | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Goals Scored | 3.35 | 8th |
| Goals Allowed | 3.06 | 16th |
| Shots | 28.9 | 8th |
| Shots Allowed | 24.3 | 3rd |
| Power Play % | 23.29% | 10th |
| Penalty Kill % | 75% | 29th |
Panthers' 2025-26 Stats
| Stat | Per-Game Average | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Goals Scored | 2.92 | 20th |
| Goals Allowed | 3.38 | 28th |
| Shots | 28.2 | 11th |
| Shots Allowed | 26.8 | 9th |
| Power Play % | 19.47% | 20th |
| Penalty Kill % | 81.13% | 10th |
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Panthers vs. Senators Top Players
Senators
- One of Ottawa's top offensive players this season is Tim Stutzle, who has recorded 81 points in 78 games.
- With 31 goals and 36 assists, Drake Batherson is one of the top offensive options for Ottawa with his 67 points (0.9 per game).
- Through 78 games, Dylan Cozens has proven himself as a scoring option for Ottawa. He has 56 points (28 goals and 28 assists).
- As Ottawa's top goalie, Linus Ullmark has recorded 26 wins and 12 losses this season while allowing 130 goals with 1,016 saves.
Panthers
- Sam Reinhart's 29 goals and 32 assists in 64 games for Florida add up to 61 total points on the season.
- Sam Bennett has helped lead the offense for Florida this season with 26 goals and 32 assists.
- Carter Verhaeghe has 55 points so far, including 25 goals and 30 assists.
- Sergei Bobrovsky is 27-22-1 this season, collecting 1,066 saves and giving up 150 goals (3.0 goals against average) with an .877 save percentage (63rd in the league).
Panthers vs. Senators Injury Report
Senators
Nick Jensen: Out (Lower Body),
Tyler Kleven: Out (Upper Body),
Dennis Gilbert: Out (Upper Body)
Panthers
Brad Marchand: Out (Lower Body),
Evan Rodrigues: Out For Season (Finger),
Matthew Tkachuk: Day-To-Day (Personal),
Dmitry Kulikov: Out For Season (Finger),
Sam Reinhart: Out For Season (Foot),
Jonah Gadjovich: Out For Season (Upper Body),
Aleksander Barkov Jr.: Out For Season (Knee),
Niko Mikkola: Out For Season (Knee),
Anton Lundell: Out For Season (Upper Body),
Uvis Balinskis: Out For Season (Foot),
Aaron Ekblad: Out For Season (Finger)
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Senators' Schedule
| Date | Opponent | Score | Home/Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4/4/2026 | Wild | L 4-1 | Home |
| 4/5/2026 | Hurricanes | W 6-3 | Home |
| 4/7/2026 | Lightning | W 6-2 | Home |
| 4/9/2026 | Panthers | - | Home |
| 4/11/2026 | Islanders | - | Away |
| 4/12/2026 | Devils | - | Away |
| 4/15/2026 | Maple Leafs | - | Home |
Panthers' Schedule
| Date | Opponent | Score | Home/Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4/4/2026 | Penguins | L 9-4 | Away |
| 4/5/2026 | Penguins | L 5-2 | Away |
| 4/7/2026 | Canadiens | L 4-3 | Away |
| 4/9/2026 | Senators | - | Away |
| 4/11/2026 | Maple Leafs | - | Away |
| 4/13/2026 | Rangers | - | Home |
| 4/15/2026 | Red Wings | - | Home |