Panthers take losing streak into matchup with the Senators
Florida Panthers (37-37-4, in the Atlantic Division) vs. Ottawa Senators (41-27-10, in the Atlantic Division) Ottawa, Ontario; Thursday, 7 p. m.
EDT BOTTOM LINE: The Florida Panthers, on a three-game losing streak, play the Ottawa Senators. Ottawa has a 41-27-10 record overall and a 10-8-6 record in Atlantic Division play. The Senators are 8-11-4 in games their opponents commit fewer penalties.
Florida has gone 37-37-4 overall with an 11-10-2 record in Atlantic Division play. The Panthers are third in NHL play with 361 total penalties (averaging 4. 6 per game).
Thursday's game is the fourth time these teams match up this season. The Panthers won 6-3 in the previous matchup. Carter Verhaeghe led the Panthers with two goals.
TOP PERFORMERS: Tim Stutzle has 34 goals and 47 assists for the Senators. Drake Batherson has four goals and four assists over the last 10 games. Sam Bennett has 26 goals and 32 assists for the Panthers.