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Ottawa Senators vs. Florida Panthers: Preview, Predictions and Picks for February 8, 2025

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Feb 8, 2025 8:11 PM
On Saturday, February 8, 2025, at 7:00 PM, the Ottawa Senators will face off against the Florida Panthers at the Amerant Bank Arena. The Senators, led by star player Brady Tkachuk's recent 2-goal performance, look to build on their series lead against the Panthers, who are fighting to maintain their standing in the Atlantic Division.
Ottawa Senators vs Florida Panthers

Current Odds

OTT
FLA
Over
6.5
-135
Under
6.5
+150
OTT
+3.5
-115
FLA
-3.5
+100
OTT
ML
+3300
FLA
ML
-10000

Senators vs Panthers statistics

Stat Senators Panthers
Goals For per Game 2.84 3.27
Goals Against Average 2.73 2.93
Shots per Game 29.8 31.6
Shots Against per Game 27.6 27.3
Power Play Goals 42 40
Power Play Goals Against 35 34
Short Handed Goals 8 11
Short Handed Goals Against 0 0
Penalty Minutes 490 552
Power Play Percentage 23.1 24.5
Penalty Kill Percentage 78.1 79.5

Florida Panthers recent games

Game Date Opponent Result Score
2/6/25 @ St. Louis Blues W 3-2
2/4/25 @ Washington Capitals L 6-3
2/2/25 vs New York Islanders W 6-3
2/1/25 vs Chicago Blackhawks W 5-1
1/29/25 vs Los Angeles Kings W 3-0

Ottawa Senators recent games

Game Date Opponent Result Score
2/6/25 @ Tampa Bay Lightning L 5-1
2/4/25 @ Tampa Bay Lightning L 4-3
2/3/25 @ Nashville Predators W 5-2
2/1/25 vs Minnesota Wild W 6-0
1/30/25 vs Washington Capitals W 5-4 OT

Florida Panthers injuries

  • Mackie Samoskevich (RW): Day-To-Day
  • Jonah Gadjovich (LW): Out
  • Aaron Ekblad (D): Day-To-Day
  • Niko Mikkola (D): Day-To-Day
  • Matthew Tkachuk (LW): Day-To-Day

Ottawa Senators injuries

  • Shane Pinto (C): Day-To-Day
  • Nick Jensen (D): Day-To-Day
  • Josh Norris (C): Out
  • Jacob Bernard-Docker (D): Injured Reserve
  • Noah Gregor (LW): Injured Reserve

Senators vs Panthers game info

Type Info
Venue Amerant Bank Arena
Location Sunrise, FL
Puck drop Sat 7:00 PM

Senators vs Panthers predictions

When it comes to the Ottawa Senators, all eyes are on Brady Tkachuk. With 20 goals under his belt, he’s clearly one of the standout players in this lineup. While the Senators are missing Tkachuk's aggressive presence and Tim Stutzle's playmaking skills due to their day-to-day injury status, the team still boasts some solid offensive firepower. Imagine the energy Tkachuk brings when he's on the ice; it's a driving force that has carried them through tough games thus far this season. If he suits up and takes the ice tonight, expect him to put pressure on the Panthers' defense, potentially adding more goals to his season total. Then there’s Tim Stutzle, who leads the team in assists with 38. However, should he remain sidelined, Ottawa will rely on its depth to create offensive opportunities.

Swinging the spotlight to the Florida Panthers, Sam Reinhart has been nothing short of sensational. With 31 goals scored, he’s the definition of reliable attacking prowess. Reinhart’s ability to find the net might keep the Senators’ defense busy all night long. And don’t overlook Aleksander Barkov, who has been dishing out assists left and right. Although Barkov is listed as day-to-day, his presence on the ice brings out the best in his teammates, setting them up for scoring chances with remarkable vision and skill. If he’s cleared to play, his contributions could be the difference maker in maintaining pressure on Ottawa’s defensive line.

Now, thinking about the potential outcome of this matchup, the scales slightly tip toward the Florida Panthers. At home in the Amerant Bank Arena, where they’re sporting a respectable 16-9-2 record, they're a tough nut to crack. Even with key players like Barkov possibly out, their depth and potent offense led by Reinhart give them an edge. The Senators, admittedly, face a challenge on the road, and without Tkachuk and Stutzle potentially, their offensive output could falter. All things considered, expect a hard-fought game, but the Panthers might just skate away with the win in a close contest. Who knows, though, hockey is full of surprises, isn't it?

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