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NHL play on Wednesday includes a meeting in Ottawa, Ontario between the Ottawa Senators (6-3) and Florida Panthers (5-2-2) at Canadian Tire Centre, starting at 7:30 p.m. ET on ESPN+. The Senators rank fifth in the Eastern Conference (12 points), while the Panthers are sixth in the Eastern Conference (12 points).
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Panthers vs. Senators: Oct. 21 Viewing Options
- Date: Wednesday, October 21, 2026
- Time: 7:30 p.m. ET
- How to watch on TV: ESPN+
- Location: Ottawa, Ontario
- Venue: Canadian Tire Centre
- Live Stream: Watch this game on ESPN+
Senators' 2026-27 Stats
| Stat | Per-Game Average | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Goals Scored | 2.44 | 25th |
| Goals Allowed | 2.56 | 7th |
| Shots | 23.1 | 29th |
| Shots Allowed | 26.2 | 12th |
| Power Play % | 12.82% | 29th |
| Penalty Kill % | 79.41% | 16th |
Panthers' 2026-27 Stats
| Stat | Per-Game Average | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Goals Scored | 3.33 | 10th |
| Goals Allowed | 2.78 | 11th |
| Shots | 29.3 | 11th |
| Shots Allowed | 24 | 4th |
| Power Play % | 20.93% | 17th |
| Penalty Kill % | 80.56% | 13th |
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Panthers vs. Senators Top Players
Senators
- Tim Stutzle is one of Ottawa's leading contributors this season with 12 points. He has averaged 0.6 goals per game, shooting 31.3%.
- Having scored one goal and adding five assists, Claude Giroux is an important piece of the offense for Ottawa through nine games.
- Through nine games, Shane Pinto has proven himself as an important offensive option for Ottawa. He has six points (one goal and five assists).
- As Ottawa's top goalie, Linus Ullmark has recorded 6 wins and 1 loss this season while allowing nine goals with 155 saves.
Panthers
- Matthew Tkachuk's 14 points make him a vital offensive option for Florida. He has three goals and 11 assists in nine games.
- Seth Jones is one of the impact players on offense for Florida with 10 total points (1.1 per game), with one goal and nine assists in nine games.
- Brady Tkachuk has 10 points so far, including six goals and four assists.
- Jacob Markstrom is 3-1-1 in six games this season, conceding 12 goals (2.2 goals against average) with 105 saves and an .897 save percentage (28th in the league).
Panthers vs. Senators Injury Report
Senators
Kurtis MacDermid: Out (Upper Body),
William Eklund: Out (Ankle),
Thomas Chabot: Out (Undisclosed)
Panthers
Jonah Gadjovich: Out (Upper Body),
Aleksander Barkov Jr.: Out (Lower Body),
Brad Marchand: Out (Leg),
Jacob Markström: Out (Upper Body)
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Senators' Schedule
| Date | Opponent | Score | Home/Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10/13/2026 | Blues | L 7-2 | Home |
| 10/15/2026 | Islanders | W 2-1 | Home |
| 10/17/2026 | Flyers | L 3-1 | Away |
| 10/21/2026 | Panthers | - | Home |
| 10/22/2026 | Sharks | - | Home |
| 10/24/2026 | Rangers | - | Home |
| 10/27/2026 | Golden Knights | - | Away |
Panthers' Schedule
| Date | Opponent | Score | Home/Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10/13/2026 | Blue Jackets | W 7-3 | Away |
| 10/15/2026 | Canucks | W 3-2 | Home |
| 10/17/2026 | Kraken | W 8-3 | Home |
| 10/21/2026 | Senators | - | Away |
| 10/22/2026 | Penguins | - | Away |
| 10/25/2026 | Blackhawks | - | Away |
| 10/27/2026 | Jets | - | Away |