Panthers vs. Senators Prediction & Picks - April 9

The Florida Panthers (37-37-4) will try to halt a six-game road losing streak when they square off against the Ottawa Senators (41-27-10) on Thursday, April 9 at 7 p.m. ET on ESPN+.

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Ahead of watching this matchup, here is a peek at which team we think will come out on top in Thursday's action on the ice.

The Panthers' offense has totaled 27 goals during their last 10 games, while their defense has given up 39 goals. They have registered 20 power-play opportunities during that span, and have scored three goals (15.0%). They are 3-6-1 over those contests.

Panthers vs. Senators Predictions for Thursday

Our computer projections model for this matchup expects a final score of Senators 4, Panthers 3.

• Moneyline Pick: Senators (-333)
• Total Pick: No Pick - Predicted Margin Negligible
• Spread Pick: Panthers (+1.5)

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Senators Splits and Trends

• The Senators are 41-27-10 overall and 6-10-16 in overtime matchups.
• Ottawa is 13-10-9 (35 points) in its 32 games decided by one goal.
• In the 10 games this season the Senators recorded only one goal, they finished 0-9-1.
• Ottawa has finished 6-7-4 in the 17 games this season when it scored exactly two goals (registering 16 points).
• The Senators have scored three or more goals in 50 games (35-10-5, 75 points).
• In the 26 games when Ottawa has capitalized on a lone power-play goal, it went 15-6-5 to register 35 points.
• In the 53 games when it outshot its opponent, Ottawa is 33-17-3 (69 points).
• The Senators' opponents have had more shots in 22 games. The Senators finished 7-8-7 in those matchups (21 points).

Panthers Splits and Trends

• The Panthers have a record of 37-37-4 this season and are 8-4-12 in overtime games.
• Florida has earned 32 points (15-6-2) in its 23 games decided by one goal.
• In 17 games this season when the Panthers ended a game with only one goal, they earned a total of five points (2-14-1).
• Florida has earned 10 points (4-13-2 record) this season when scoring exactly two goals .
• The Panthers have earned 63 points in their 41 games with more than two goals scored.
• Florida has scored a single power-play goal in 28 games this season and has registered 29 points from those matchups.
• When outshooting its opponent this season, Florida is 21-21-4 (46 points).
• The Panthers' opponents have had more shots in 29 games. The Panthers finished 15-14-0 in those contests (30 points).

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Panthers vs. Senators Game Time and TV Channel

• When: Thursday, April 9, 2026 at 7 p.m. ET
• TV Channel: ESPN+
• Live Stream: Watch this game on ESPN+
• Where: Canadian Tire Centre in Ottawa, Ontario

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