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The Ottawa Senators (6-3) host the Florida Panthers (5-2-2), who have won three in a row, on Wednesday, Oct. 21 at 7:30 p.m. ET on ESPN+.
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Before watching this matchup, here is our pick for which club will emerge victorious in Wednesday's hockey action.
Panthers vs. Senators Predictions for Wednesday
Our computer projection model for this game calls for a final result of Senators 4, Panthers 3.
- Moneyline Pick: Senators (-111)
- Total Pick: Over 5.5 (computer predicts 5.7 goals on average)
- Spread Pick: Senators (+1.5)
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Senators Splits and Trends
- The Senators are 6-3 overall and 2-0-2 in overtime games.
- Ottawa has won both of its games that were decided by one goal.
- In the two games this season the Senators scored just one goal, they've finished 1-1-0 (two points).
- Ottawa has scored two goals in three games this season (2-1-0 record, four points).
- The Senators have scored at least three goals in four games (3-1-0, six points).
- In the five games when Ottawa has recorded a single power-play goal, it has a 3-2-0 record (six points).
- In games when it has outshot its opponent, Ottawa is undefeated (2-0-0, four points).
- The Senators' opponents have had more shots in six games. The Senators went 3-3-0 in those matchups (six points).
Panthers Splits and Trends
- The Panthers have earned a record of 2-2-4 in overtime contests as part of an overall mark of 5-2-2.
- Florida has earned eight points (3-0-2) in its five games decided by one goal.
- This season the Panthers scored 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 25th | 2.44 | Goals Scored | 3.33 | 10th |
| 7th | 2.56 | Goals Allowed | 2.78 | 11th |
| 29th | 23.1 | Shots | 29.3 | 11th |
| 12th | 26.2 | Shots Allowed | 24 | 4th |
| 29th | 12.82% | Power Play % | 20.93% | 17th |
| 16th | 79.41% | Penalty Kill % | 80.56% | 13th |
Panthers vs. Senators Game Time and TV Channel
- When: Wednesday, October 21, 2026 at 7:30 p.m. ET
- TV Channel: ESPN+
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- Where: Canadian Tire Centre in Ottawa, Ontario
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