Ottawa Senators at Florida Panthers
NHL game between the Ottawa Senators and the Florida Panthers on Mar 31, 2026. Final score: Ottawa Senators 3, Florida Panthers 6.
| Status | Final |
|---|---|
| Date | Mar 31, 2026 |
| Venue | Amerant Bank Arena |
| Ottawa Senators score | 3 |
| Florida Panthers score | 6 |
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 | Matthew Tkachuk | L | 1 | 3 | 5 | 17:13 | 0.82 | 3.23 |
| 2nd | Seth Jones | D | 0 | 3 | 1 | 25:20 | 0.10 | 2.95 |
| 3rd | Carter Verhaeghe | C | 2 | 1 | 6 | 16:59 | 1.66 | 2.65 |
Scoring Summary
| Time | Team | Goal | Assists | Strength | Score (Ottawa Senators–Florida Panthers) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st 00:08 | FLA | Noah Gregor | Seth Jones, Tomas Nosek | 5v5 | 0–1 |
| 1st 01:06 | FLA | Mackie Samoskevich | Seth Jones, Matthew Tkachuk | 5v4 | 0–2 |
| 1st 09:09 | FLA | Carter Verhaeghe | Matthew Tkachuk, Seth Jones | 5v4 | 0–3 |
| 1st 14:02 | FLA | A.J. Greer | Eetu Luostarinen, Donovan Sebrango | 5v5 | 0–4 |
| 1st 14:36 | FLA | Carter Verhaeghe | Sam Bennett, Matthew Tkachuk | 5v5 | 0–5 |
| 2nd 01:40 | OTT | Drake Batherson | — | 5v5 | 1–5 |
| 2nd 12:41 | FLA | Matthew Tkachuk | Sam Bennett, Carter Verhaeghe | 5v5 | 1–6 |
| 2nd 15:14 | OTT | Jordan Spence | Tim Stützle, Michael Amadio | 5v5 | 2–6 |
| 3rd 04:29 | OTT | Michael Amadio | Ridly Greig, Lassi Thomson | 5v5 | 3–6 |
Team Comparison
| Ottawa Senators | Florida Panthers | |
|---|---|---|
| Goals | 3 | 6 |
| Shots on goal | 26 | 29 |
| Expected goals (xG) | 2.80 | 4.89 |
| High-danger shots | 12 | 11 |
| Corsi % | 49.6% | 50.4% |
| Power play | 0/5 | 2/3 |
| Faceoff % | 54.8% | 45.2% |
| Hits | 17 | 18 |
| Blocks | 6 | 13 |
| Giveaways | 15 | 11 |
| Takeaways | 4 | 1 |
Ottawa Senators Skaters
| Player | Pos | G | A | P | SOG | TOI | xG | Game Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Michael Amadio | R | 1 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 14:20 | 0.23 | 1.27 |
| Tim Stützle | C | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 21:05 | 0.12 | 1.25 |
| Lassi Thomson | D | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 13:49 | 0.06 | 1.04 |
| Drake Batherson | R | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 18:16 | 0.17 | 0.35 |
| Ridly Greig | C | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 16:53 | 0.06 | 0.23 |
| Lars Eller | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 10:08 | 0.07 | 0.05 |
| Warren Foegele | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 10:20 | 0.25 | -0.01 |
| Fabian Zetterlund | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 12:11 | 0.17 | -0.03 |
| Claude Giroux | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 16:17 | 0.00 | -0.29 |
| Jordan Spence | D | 1 | 0 | 1 | 4 | 24:05 | 0.09 | -0.39 |
| Nick Cousins | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 11:09 | 0.02 | -0.54 |
| Artem Zub | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 15:43 | 0.02 | -0.73 |
| Nikolas Matinpalo | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 16:36 | 0.02 | -0.76 |
| Shane Pinto | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 20:48 | 0.00 | -0.82 |
| Carter Yakemchuk | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 13:42 | 0.02 | -0.84 |
| Dylan Cozens | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 20:21 | 0.29 | -0.94 |
| Brady Tkachuk | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 20:18 | 0.53 | -1.11 |
| Tyler Kleven | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 22:39 | 0.03 | -1.24 |
Florida Panthers Skaters
| Player | Pos | G | A | P | SOG | TOI | xG | Game Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Matthew Tkachuk | L | 1 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 17:13 | 0.82 | 3.23 |
| Seth Jones | D | 0 | 3 | 3 | 1 | 25:20 | 0.10 | 2.95 |
| Carter Verhaeghe | C | 2 | 1 | 3 | 6 | 16:59 | 1.66 | 2.65 |
| Mackie Samoskevich | R | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 12:46 | 0.31 | 2.17 |
| A.J. Greer | L | 1 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 16:49 | 0.57 | 1.90 |
| Eetu Luostarinen | C | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 15:51 | 0.15 | 1.72 |
| Sam Bennett | C | 0 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 17:19 | 0.47 | 1.55 |
| Donovan Sebrango | D | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 17:55 | 0.01 | 1.52 |
| Gustav Forsling | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 24:26 | 0.07 | 1.26 |
| Noah Gregor | L | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 9:25 | 0.37 | 1.03 |
| Tomas Nosek | L | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 15:21 | 0.01 | 0.98 |
| Dmitry Kulikov | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 15:00 | 0.01 | 0.97 |
| Aaron Ekblad | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 20:49 | 0.15 | 0.82 |
| Jesper Boqvist | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 14:51 | 0.05 | 0.29 |
| Luke Kunin | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 11:04 | 0.00 | 0.06 |
| Cole Reinhardt | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 10:25 | 0.03 | 0.01 |
| Mike Benning | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 15:11 | 0.03 | 0.00 |
| Vinnie Hinostroza | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 10:16 | 0.10 | -0.25 |
Goaltending
| Goalie | Team | SV | SA | SV% | GSAx | Decision |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| James Reimer | Ottawa Senators | 12 | 13 | 92.3% | 1.01 | |
| Linus Ullmark | Ottawa Senators | 11 | 16 | 68.8% | -2.24 | L |
| Daniil Tarasov | Florida Panthers | 23 | 26 | 88.5% | -0.85 | W |
Analysis
The Florida Panthers defeated the Ottawa Senators 6–3 on Mar 31, 2026.
Florida Panthers generated 4.89 expected goals to Ottawa Senators's 2.8 — the run of play matched the result, with Florida Panthers earning the better chances as well as the goals.
Matthew Tkachuk led all skaters with a Game Score of 3.23 on 1 goal, 3 assists, 5 shots on goal.
James Reimer stopped 12 of 13, worth 1.01 goals saved above expected.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who won the Ottawa Senators vs Florida Panthers game?
The Florida Panthers beat the Ottawa Senators 6–3 on Mar 31, 2026.
What was the final score?
The final score was Florida Panthers 6, Ottawa Senators 3.
Who was the best player in this game?
By Game Score — a single-number summary of everything a skater did — Matthew Tkachuk led all skaters at 3.23, on 1G, 3A and 5 shots on goal.
Which team deserved to win by expected goals?
Florida Panthers generated 4.89 expected goals and Ottawa Senators generated 2.8, so Florida Panthers created the better chances. That matches the result.
What were the shot totals?
Ottawa Senators put 26 shots on goal and Florida Panthers put 29. High-danger chances went 12 to 11.
How did the goaltenders play?
James Reimer stopped 12 of 13 (1.01 goals saved above expected); Daniil Tarasov stopped 23 of 26 (-0.85 goals saved above expected).