Florida Panthers at Ottawa Senators
NHL game between the Florida Panthers and the Ottawa Senators on Jan 10, 2026. Final score: Florida Panthers 3, Ottawa Senators 2.
| Status | Final |
|---|---|
| Date | Jan 10, 2026 |
| Venue | Canadian Tire Centre |
| Florida Panthers score | 3 |
| Ottawa Senators score | 2 |
Shot charts, expected goals (xG), Game Score and advanced box scores for this game are available on Hockey Alchemy.
Three Stars by Game Score
Ranked by Game Score, which rolls goals, assists, shot quality, play-driving and penalties into one number — so the best player is chosen by the box score, not by a vote.
| Player | Pos | G | A | SOG | TOI | xG | Game Score | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | Gustav Forsling | D | 1 | 1 | 1 | 22:55 | 0.09 | 1.44 |
| 2nd | Aaron Ekblad | D | 0 | 2 | 2 | 22:27 | 0.11 | 1.38 |
| 3rd | Claude Giroux | R | 0 | 2 | 1 | 19:15 | 0.11 | 1.33 |
Scoring Summary
| Time | Team | Goal | Assists | Strength | Score (Florida Panthers–Ottawa Senators) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st 04:03 | OTT | Fabian Zetterlund | Shane Pinto, Claude Giroux | 5v5 | 0–1 |
| 1st 11:34 | FLA | Evan Rodrigues | Aaron Ekblad | 4v5 | 1–1 |
| 2nd 13:13 | FLA | Carter Verhaeghe | Gustav Forsling, Anton Lundell | 4v5 | 2–1 |
| 3rd 03:48 | FLA | Gustav Forsling | Aaron Ekblad, Carter Verhaeghe | 5v5 | 3–1 |
| 3rd 18:18 | OTT | Drake Batherson | Claude Giroux, Jake Sanderson | 6v5 | 3–2 |
Team Comparison
| Florida Panthers | Ottawa Senators | |
|---|---|---|
| Goals | 3 | 2 |
| Shots on goal | 21 | 19 |
| Expected goals (xG) | 1.58 | 3.84 |
| High-danger shots | 9 | 12 |
| Corsi % | 48.0% | 52.0% |
| Power play | 2/4 | 0/5 |
| Faceoff % | 45.9% | 54.1% |
| Hits | 24 | 20 |
| Blocks | 6 | 14 |
| Giveaways | 12 | 13 |
| Takeaways | 6 | 5 |
Florida Panthers Skaters
| Player | Pos | G | A | P | SOG | TOI | xG | Game Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gustav Forsling | D | 1 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 22:55 | 0.09 | 1.44 |
| Aaron Ekblad | D | 0 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 22:27 | 0.11 | 1.38 |
| Carter Verhaeghe | C | 1 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 16:50 | 0.15 | 0.99 |
| Evan Rodrigues | C | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 18:00 | 0.09 | 0.60 |
| Anton Lundell | C | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 20:55 | 0.08 | 0.59 |
| Mackie Samoskevich | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 12:21 | 0.28 | 0.15 |
| Donovan Sebrango | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 9:11 | 0.03 | 0.15 |
| Niko Mikkola | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 24:27 | 0.07 | 0.15 |
| Jeff Petry | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 15:10 | 0.00 | 0.15 |
| Luke Kunin | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 7:38 | 0.00 | 0.15 |
| Jack Studnicka | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 6:37 | 0.03 | 0.10 |
| Eetu Luostarinen | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 17:04 | 0.06 | 0.05 |
| Sam Bennett | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 20:08 | 0.16 | 0.00 |
| Jesper Boqvist | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 8:13 | 0.00 | 0.00 |
| A.J. Greer | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 12:22 | 0.00 | 0.00 |
| Sandis Vilmanis | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 11:48 | 0.05 | 0.00 |
| Sam Reinhart | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 21:59 | 0.26 | -0.05 |
| Uvis Balinskis | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 21:55 | 0.01 | -0.10 |
Ottawa Senators Skaters
| Player | Pos | G | A | P | SOG | TOI | xG | Game Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Claude Giroux | R | 0 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 19:15 | 0.11 | 1.33 |
| Fabian Zetterlund | L | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 15:09 | 0.36 | 0.80 |
| Jake Sanderson | D | 0 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 28:07 | 0.25 | 0.79 |
| Drake Batherson | R | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 18:25 | 1.07 | 0.70 |
| Shane Pinto | C | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 19:04 | 0.36 | 0.54 |
| Tyler Kleven | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 14:26 | 0.15 | 0.30 |
| Thomas Chabot | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 21:31 | 0.07 | 0.25 |
| Ridly Greig | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 12:14 | 0.02 | 0.10 |
| Brady Tkachuk | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 18:59 | 0.29 | 0.10 |
| David Perron | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 10:24 | 0.04 | 0.00 |
| Dylan Cozens | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 16:34 | 0.13 | 0.00 |
| Jordan Spence | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 18:05 | 0.04 | 0.00 |
| Lars Eller | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 7:00 | 0.00 | 0.00 |
| Michael Amadio | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 13:36 | 0.42 | 0.00 |
| Nick Cousins | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 9:53 | 0.00 | 0.00 |
| Nick Jensen | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 15:14 | 0.02 | 0.00 |
| Tim Stützle | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 24:01 | 0.04 | -0.05 |
| Artem Zub | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 12:55 | 0.08 | -0.25 |
Goaltending
| Goalie | Team | SV | SA | SV% | GSAx | Decision |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sergei Bobrovsky | Florida Panthers | 17 | 19 | 89.5% | 1.03 | W |
| Leevi Meriläinen | Ottawa Senators | 18 | 21 | 85.7% | 0.45 | L |
Analysis
The Florida Panthers defeated the Ottawa Senators 3–2 on Jan 10, 2026, a one-goal game.
Ottawa Senators generated 3.84 expected goals to Florida Panthers's 1.58 — Ottawa Senators owned the better of the chances but Florida Panthers took the game, the kind of split that usually means finishing or goaltending decided it.
Gustav Forsling led all skaters with a Game Score of 1.44 on 1 goal, 1 assist, 1 shots on goal.
Sergei Bobrovsky stopped 17 of 19, worth 1.03 goals saved above expected.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who won the Florida Panthers vs Ottawa Senators game?
The Florida Panthers beat the Ottawa Senators 3–2 on Jan 10, 2026.
What was the final score?
The final score was Florida Panthers 3, Ottawa Senators 2.
Who was the best player in this game?
By Game Score — a single-number summary of everything a skater did — Gustav Forsling led all skaters at 1.44, on 1G, 1A and 1 shots on goal.
Which team deserved to win by expected goals?
Ottawa Senators generated 3.84 expected goals and Florida Panthers generated 1.58, so Ottawa Senators created the better chances. The scoreboard went the other way, which points to finishing or goaltending.
What were the shot totals?
Florida Panthers put 21 shots on goal and Ottawa Senators put 19. High-danger chances went 9 to 12.
How did the goaltenders play?
Sergei Bobrovsky stopped 17 of 19 (1.03 goals saved above expected); Leevi Meriläinen stopped 18 of 21 (0.45 goals saved above expected).