Florida Panthers at Ottawa Senators
NHL game between the Florida Panthers and the Ottawa Senators on Apr 09, 2026. Final score: Florida Panthers 1, Ottawa Senators 5.
| Status | Final |
|---|---|
| Date | Apr 09, 2026 |
| Venue | Canadian Tire Centre |
| Florida Panthers score | 1 |
| Ottawa Senators score | 5 |
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 | Fabian Zetterlund | L | 2 | 0 | 2 | 11:48 | 0.12 | 2.78 |
| 2nd | Jake Sanderson | D | 0 | 2 | 2 | 22:22 | 0.12 | 2.11 |
| 3rd | Lars Eller | C | 0 | 1 | 0 | 13:18 | 0.00 | 1.70 |
Scoring Summary
| Time | Team | Goal | Assists | Strength | Score (Florida Panthers–Ottawa Senators) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st 06:49 | OTT | Drake Batherson | Jake Sanderson, Brady Tkachuk | 5v4 | 0–1 |
| 1st 17:00 | OTT | Fabian Zetterlund | Lars Eller, Jordan Spence | 5v5 | 0–2 |
| 3rd 03:03 | OTT | Artem Zub | Jake Sanderson, Dylan Cozens | 5v5 | 0–3 |
| 3rd 14:17 | FLA | Jesper Boqvist | A.J. Greer, Eetu Luostarinen | 5v5 | 1–3 |
| 3rd 16:43 | OTT | Claude Giroux | — | 5v6 | 1–4 |
| 3rd 17:02 | OTT | Fabian Zetterlund | — | 5v5 | 1–5 |
Team Comparison
| Florida Panthers | Ottawa Senators | |
|---|---|---|
| Goals | 1 | 5 |
| Shots on goal | 23 | 28 |
| Expected goals (xG) | 1.64 | 3.40 |
| High-danger shots | 6 | 15 |
| Corsi % | 45.6% | 54.4% |
| Power play | 0/0 | 0/0 |
| Faceoff % | 44.1% | 55.9% |
| Hits | 28 | 21 |
| Blocks | 14 | 13 |
| Giveaways | 11 | 10 |
| Takeaways | 4 | 3 |
Florida Panthers Skaters
| Player | Pos | G | A | P | SOG | TOI | xG | Game Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| A.J. Greer | L | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 15:54 | 0.22 | 1.13 |
| Jesper Boqvist | C | 1 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 15:59 | 0.31 | 0.85 |
| Eetu Luostarinen | C | 0 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 18:53 | 0.18 | 0.82 |
| Tobias Bjornfot | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 19:54 | 0.00 | 0.33 |
| Tomas Nosek | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 13:51 | 0.01 | -0.26 |
| Cole Schwindt | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 14:09 | 0.01 | -0.27 |
| Sam Bennett | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 17:44 | 0.23 | -0.33 |
| Noah Gregor | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 12:32 | 0.22 | -0.37 |
| Carter Verhaeghe | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 18:15 | 0.01 | -0.39 |
| Mike Benning | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 17:22 | 0.00 | -0.42 |
| Ludvig Jansson | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 13:37 | 0.04 | -0.50 |
| Mackie Samoskevich | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 18:19 | 0.12 | -0.60 |
| Nolan Foote | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 11:56 | 0.02 | -0.69 |
| Luke Kunin | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 12:10 | 0.19 | -0.71 |
| Vinnie Hinostroza | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 12:20 | 0.00 | -0.72 |
| Marek Alscher | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 19:28 | 0.09 | -0.80 |
| Gustav Forsling | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 27:05 | 0.10 | -1.13 |
| Donovan Sebrango | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 20:24 | 0.03 | -1.14 |
Ottawa Senators Skaters
| Player | Pos | G | A | P | SOG | TOI | xG | Game Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fabian Zetterlund | L | 2 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 11:48 | 0.12 | 2.78 |
| Jake Sanderson | D | 0 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 22:22 | 0.12 | 2.11 |
| Lars Eller | C | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 13:18 | 0.00 | 1.70 |
| Artem Zub | D | 1 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 22:32 | 0.20 | 1.63 |
| Nikolas Matinpalo | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 17:09 | 0.02 | 1.29 |
| Lassi Thomson | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 16:31 | 0.02 | 1.20 |
| Warren Foegele | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 11:18 | 0.21 | 1.10 |
| Jordan Spence | D | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 19:23 | 0.18 | 1.06 |
| Dylan Cozens | C | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 15:51 | 0.27 | 0.99 |
| Claude Giroux | R | 1 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 15:12 | 0.39 | 0.96 |
| Brady Tkachuk | L | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 17:13 | 0.10 | 0.92 |
| Drake Batherson | R | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 13:46 | 0.08 | 0.84 |
| Ridly Greig | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 16:48 | 0.48 | 0.39 |
| Tim Stützle | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 16:49 | 0.70 | 0.32 |
| Nick Cousins | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 14:31 | 0.00 | 0.29 |
| Thomas Chabot | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 21:16 | 0.04 | 0.27 |
| Shane Pinto | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 15:09 | 0.15 | 0.26 |
| Michael Amadio | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 17:04 | 0.44 | 0.21 |
Goaltending
| Goalie | Team | SV | SA | SV% | GSAx | Decision |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sergei Bobrovsky | Florida Panthers | 21 | 25 | 85.2% | -0.91 | L |
| Linus Ullmark | Ottawa Senators | 22 | 23 | 95.7% | 0.78 | W |
Analysis
The Ottawa Senators defeated the Florida Panthers 5–1 on Apr 09, 2026, a decisive 4-goal win.
Ottawa Senators generated 3.4 expected goals to Florida Panthers's 1.64 — the run of play matched the result, with Ottawa Senators earning the better chances as well as the goals.
Fabian Zetterlund led all skaters with a Game Score of 2.78 on 2 goals, 2 shots on goal.
Linus Ullmark stopped 22 of 23, worth 0.78 goals saved above expected.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who won the Florida Panthers vs Ottawa Senators game?
The Ottawa Senators beat the Florida Panthers 5–1 on Apr 09, 2026.
What was the final score?
The final score was Ottawa Senators 5, Florida Panthers 1.
Who was the best player in this game?
By Game Score — a single-number summary of everything a skater did — Fabian Zetterlund led all skaters at 2.78, on 2G, 0A and 2 shots on goal.
Which team deserved to win by expected goals?
Ottawa Senators generated 3.4 expected goals and Florida Panthers generated 1.64, so Ottawa Senators created the better chances. That matches the result.
What were the shot totals?
Florida Panthers put 23 shots on goal and Ottawa Senators put 28. High-danger chances went 6 to 15.
How did the goaltenders play?
Sergei Bobrovsky stopped 21 of 25 (-0.91 goals saved above expected); Linus Ullmark stopped 22 of 23 (0.78 goals saved above expected).