Florida Panthers Welcome Ottawa Senators for an Atlantic Division Showdown

Monday, April 8th, 2024

The Florida Panthers, with a record of 48 wins, 24 losses, and 6 overtime losses, are set to welcome the Ottawa Senators, who have a 34-39-4 record, following the Senators' recent 3-2 overtime victory against the Washington Capitals.

Within the realm of Atlantic Division contests, the Panthers boast an impressive performance record of 14-5-4 and an overall score of 48-24-6. One key to their success appears to be maintaining fewer penalty minutes than their rivals, where they have managed an 18-5-1 record under such circumstances.

On the other hand, the Senators showcase a commendable effort in Atlantic Division matchups with a record of 12-8-2, and an overall standing of 34-39-4. Their success tends to spike when they net three or more goals, achieving a record of 29-16-1 in these scenarios.

The upcoming game marks their fourth encounter this season, with the Panthers having previously secured a dominant 6-0 victory in their last meeting.

Leading the charge for the Panthers, Matthew Tkachuk has stood out with a notable tally of 25 goals and 59 assists, while Aleksander Barkov Jr. has equally been influential, amassing five goals and five assists over the recent 10 games.

For the Senators, Tim Stutzle emerges as a frontrunner with 18 goals and 52 assists, complemented by Brady Tkachuk's substantial contribution of three goals and eight assists in their recent games.

Injury concerns loom for the Panthers with key players such as Aaron Ekblad, Steven Lorentz, and Carter Verhaeghe facing uncertain playing statuses. The Senators, too, are navigating through challenges with several players like Angus Crookshank, Josh Norris, and Matthew Highmore on their injury

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