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NHL play on Tuesday includes the Ottawa Senators (38-25-10) visiting the Florida Panthers (35-35-3) at Amerant Bank Arena, starting at 7 p.m. ET on ESPN+. The Senators rank ninth in the Eastern Conference (86 points), while the Panthers are 15th in the Eastern Conference (73 points).
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Senators vs. Panthers: March 31 Viewing Options
- Date: Tuesday, March 31, 2026
- Time: 7 p.m. ET
- How to watch on TV: ESPN+
- Location: Sunrise, Florida
- Venue: Amerant Bank Arena
- Live Stream: Watch this game on ESPN+
Senators' 2025-26 Stats
| Stat | Per-Game Average | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Goals Scored | 3.3 | 10th |
| Goals Allowed | 3.05 | 16th |
| Shots | 28.9 | 8th |
| Shots Allowed | 24.1 | 2nd |
| Power Play % | 22.98% | 10th |
| Penalty Kill % | 75.23% | 29th |
Panthers' 2025-26 Stats
| Stat | Per-Game Average | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Goals Scored | 2.89 | 21st |
| Goals Allowed | 3.33 | 27th |
| Shots | 28.2 | 12th |
| Shots Allowed | 26.7 | 8th |
| Power Play % | 19.2% | 21st |
| Penalty Kill % | 81.56% | 9th |
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Senators vs. Panthers Top Players
Senators
- A productive offensive player this season for Ottawa, Tim Stutzle has put up 74 points.
- Drake Batherson is another of Ottawa's major contributors currently with 62 total points (29 goals and 33 assists) to his name.
- With 52 points through 73 games (26 goals and 26 assists), Dylan Cozens has been an important part of Ottawa's offense this season.
- Linus Ullmark (23-10-8) has a 2.8 goals against average and a save percentage of .888 for Ottawa.
Panthers
- Sam Reinhart's 61 points make him a pivotal offensive option for Florida. He has 29 goals and 32 assists in 64 games.
- Brad Marchand has scored 54 total points (0.9 per game) this campaign. He has 27 goals and 27 assists.
- Florida's Sam Bennett is among the top offensive players on the team with 54 total points (25 goals and 29 assists).
- Sergei Bobrovsky has an .878 save percentage (63rd in the league), with 1,025 total saves, conceding 143 goals (3.0 goals against average). He has compiled a 26-21-1 record this season.
Senators vs. Panthers Injury Report
Senators
Nick Jensen: Out (Lower Body),
Dennis Gilbert: Out (Upper Body),
Jake Sanderson: Out (Upper Body),
Thomas Chabot: Out (Forearm)
Panthers
Brad Marchand: Out (Lower Body),
Niko Mikkola: Out (Knee),
Uvis Balinskis: Out (Foot),
Cole Schwindt: Out (Lower Body),
Evan Rodrigues: Out For Season (Finger),
Sam Reinhart: Out For Season (Foot),
Anton Lundell: Out (Upper Body),
Jonah Gadjovich: Out For Season (Upper Body),
Aleksander Barkov Jr.: Out For Season (Knee)
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Senators' Schedule
| Date | Opponent | Score | Home/Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3/24/2026 | Red Wings | W 3-2 | Away |
| 3/26/2026 | Penguins | L 4-3 | Home |
| 3/28/2026 | Lightning | L 4-2 | Away |
| 3/31/2026 | Panthers | - | Away |
| 4/2/2026 | Sabres | - | Home |
| 4/4/2026 | Wild | - | Home |
| 4/5/2026 | Hurricanes | - | Home |
Panthers' Schedule
| Date | Opponent | Score | Home/Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3/26/2026 | Wild | L 3-2 | Home |
| 3/28/2026 | Islanders | L 5-2 | Away |
| 3/29/2026 | Rangers | L 3-1 | Away |
| 3/31/2026 | Senators | - | Home |
| 4/2/2026 | Bruins | - | Home |
| 4/4/2026 | Penguins | - | Away |
| 4/5/2026 | Penguins | - | Away |