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The Ottawa Senators (6-3) host the Florida Panthers (5-2-2), who have won three straight, on Wednesday, Oct. 21 at 7:30 p.m. ET on ESPN+.
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Prepare for this matchup by checking out our prediction for who will win the game in Wednesday's hockey action.
Panthers vs. Senators Predictions for Wednesday
Our computer projections model for this matchup expects a final tally of Senators 4, Panthers 3.
- Moneyline Pick: Senators (-111)
- Total Pick: Over 5.5 (computer predicts 5.7 goals on average)
- Spread Pick: Panthers (+1.5)
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Senators Splits and Trends
- The Senators are 2-0-2 in overtime contests as part of a 6-3 overall record.
- Ottawa has won both of its games that were decided by one goal.
- In the two games this season the Senators recorded just one goal, they've finished 1-1-0 (two points).
- Ottawa has taken four points from the three games this season when it scored exactly two goals (2-1-0 record).
- The Senators have scored three or more goals in four games (3-1-0, six points).
- In the five games when Ottawa has scored a single power-play goal, it has a 3-2-0 record (six points).
- In games when it has outshot opponents, Ottawa is undefeated (2-0-0, four points).
- The Senators have been outshot by opponents in six games, going 3-3-0 to record six points.
Panthers Splits and Trends
- The Panthers have posted a record of 2-2-4 in overtime contests as part of an overall mark of 5-2-2.
- In the five games Florida has played that were decided by one goal, it racked up eight points.
- This season the Panthers registered just one goal in two games and they've earned two points (1-1-0) in those contests.
- When Florida has scored two goals this season, they've earned three points (1-0-1 record).
- The Panthers have scored at least three goals in five games, earning seven points from those contests.
- Florida has scored a lone power-play goal in one game this season and lost in overtime.
- When outshooting its opponent this season, Florida is 5-1-1 (11 points).
- The Panthers have been outshot by opponents twice, and earned a single point in those games.
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Team Stats Comparison
| Senators Rank | Senators AVG | Panthers AVG | Panthers Rank | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 24th | 2.44 | Goals Scored | 3.33 | 10th |
| 8th | 2.56 | Goals Allowed | 2.78 | 11th |
| 29th | 23.1 | Shots | 29.3 | 11th |
| 14th | 26.2 | Shots Allowed | 24.0 | 5th |
| 28th | 12.82% | Power Play % | 20.93% | 13th |
| 17th | 79.41% | Penalty Kill % | 80.56% | 16th |
Panthers vs. Senators Game Time and TV Channel
- When: Wednesday, October 21, 2026 at 7:30 p.m. ET
- TV Channel: ESPN+
- Live Stream: Watch this game on ESPN+
- Where: Canadian Tire Centre in Ottawa, Ontario
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