Florida Panthers vs. Ottawa Senators: Key Matchup Preview and Injury Updates
The Florida Panthers will face off against the Ottawa Senators at the Canadian Tire Centre on Thursday, April 9, at 7:00 pm EST. The Panthers are coming off three consecutive losses, scoring three goals per game and allowing six goals per game during this skid. Meanwhile, the Senators have won three of their last four games, averaging 4.3 goals per game and allowing 2.5 goals per game.
In their previous matchups this season, Carter Verhaeghe has been a standout player for the Panthers, recording three goals and three assists in three games against the Senators. On the other hand, Drake Batherson has scored a goal in the two games he has played against the Panthers this season.
Both teams have key players listed on the injury report, with the Panthers missing Aleksander Barkov, Evan Rodrigues, Brad Marchand, Anton Lundell, Sam Reinhardt, and Matthew Tkachuk. The Senators, on the other hand, are without Thomas Chabot, Aaron Ekblad, Tyler Kelven, Nick Jensen, Dennis Gilbert, and Thomas Chabot.
Don't miss this exciting matchup between the Panthers and the Senators as they battle it out on the ice. Stay tuned for more updates and analysis on the latest hockey news.