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The NHL schedule on Saturday features a matchup between the Florida Panthers (44-27-4) and the Ottawa Senators (40-29-6), starting at 2 p.m. ET at Canadian Tire Centre and broadcast on ESPN+. The Panthers are fifth in the Eastern Conference (92 points), and the Senators are seventh in the Eastern Conference (86 points).
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Panthers vs. Senators: April 5 Viewing Options
- Date: Saturday, April 5, 2025
- Time: 2 p.m. ET
- How to watch on TV: ESPN+
- Location: Ottawa, Ontario
- Venue: Canadian Tire Centre
- Live Stream: Watch this game on ESPN+
- Live Stream: Watch this game on Fubo (Regional restrictions may apply)
Panthers' 2024-25 Stats
| Stat | Average | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Goals Scored | 3.09 | 12th |
| Goals Allowed | 2.72 | 9th |
| Shots | 31.4 | 3rd |
| Shots Allowed | 26.3 | 4th |
| Power Play % | 24.55% | 10th |
| Penalty Kill % | 80.56% | 11th |
Senators' 2024-25 Stats
| Stat | Average | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Goals Scored | 2.85 | 20th |
| Goals Allowed | 2.84 | 12th |
| Shots | 29.2 | 7th |
| Shots Allowed | 28.5 | 16th |
| Power Play % | 23.33% | 12th |
| Penalty Kill % | 77.57% | 18th |
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Panthers vs. Senators Top Players
Panthers
- Sam Reinhart is one of Florida's leading contributors this season with 78 points. He has averaged 0.5 goals per game, shooting 18.1%.
- With 19 goals and 48 assists, Aleksander Barkov Jr. is one of the top offensive options for Florida with his 67 points (0.9 per game).
- With 57 points through 52 games (22 goals and 35 assists), Matthew Tkachuk has been an important part of Florida's offense this season.
- As Florida's top goalie, Sergei Bobrovsky has recorded 31 wins and 17 losses this season while allowing 121 goals with 1169 saves.
Senators
- Tim Stutzle's 72 points make him a pivotal offensive option for Ottawa. He has 21 goals and 51 assists in 75 games.
- Drake Batherson has collected 59 points this season, with 21 goals and 38 assists.
- Brady Tkachuk has posted 29 goals on the season, chipping in 24 assists.
- Linus Ullmark has a .908 save percentage (18th in the league), with 1040 total saves, giving up 105 goals (2.8 goals against average). He has compiled a 22-14-3 record this season.
Panthers vs. Senators Injury Report
Panthers
Dmitry Kulikov: Out (Upper Body),
Matthew Tkachuk: Out (Groin),
Aleksander Barkov Jr.: Out (Upper Body),
Nico Sturm: Day-To-Day (Upper Body)
Senators
Nick Cousins: Out (Knee),
Brady Tkachuk: Day-To-Day (Upper Body)
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Panthers' Schedule
| Date | Opponent | Score | Home/Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3/30/2025 | Canadiens | L 4-2 | Home |
| 4/1/2025 | Canadiens | L 3-2 | Away |
| 4/2/2025 | Maple Leafs | L 3-2 | Away |
| 4/5/2025 | Senators | - | Away |
| 4/6/2025 | Red Wings | - | Away |
| 4/8/2025 | Maple Leafs | - | Home |
| 4/10/2025 | Red Wings | - | Home |
Senators' Schedule
| Date | Opponent | Score | Home/Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3/30/2025 | Penguins | L 1-0 | Away |
| 4/1/2025 | Sabres | L 5-2 | Home |
| 4/3/2025 | Lightning | W 2-1 | Home |
| 4/5/2025 | Panthers | - | Home |
| 4/6/2025 | Blue Jackets | - | Home |
| 4/8/2025 | Blue Jackets | - | Away |
| 4/11/2025 | Canadiens | - | Home |