The Ottawa Senators (38-25-10) visit the Florida Panthers (35-35-3), who have dropped three straight, on Tuesday, March 31 at 7 p.m. ET on ESPN+.

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Before watching this matchup, here is a look at which club we predict will emerge with the victory in Tuesday’s action on the ice.

In the past 10 games, the Panthers have put up a record of 4-6-0. They have scored 24 goals, while their opponents have scored 33. They have gone on the power play 21 times during that span, and have capitalized with three goals (14.3% of opportunities).

Senators vs. Panthers Predictions for Tuesday

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

Moneyline Pick: Panthers (+139)
Total Pick: Over 5.5 (computer predicts 6.4 goals on average)
Spread Pick: Panthers (+1.5)

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Senators Splits and Trends

The Senators (38-25-10 overall) have a 6-10-16 record in games that have needed overtime.
Ottawa has 35 points (13-10-9) in the 32 games it has played that were decided by one goal.
In the nine games this season the Senators scored just one goal, they finished 0-8-1.
Ottawa has taken 16 points from the 17 games this season when it scored exactly two goals (6-7-4 record).
The Senators are 32-9-5 in the 46 games when they have scored more than two goals (to register 69 points).
In the 26 games when Ottawa has scored a single power-play goal, it went 15-6-5 to register 35 points.
In the 49 games when it outshot its opponent, Ottawa is 30-16-3 (63 points).
The Senators have been outshot by opponents in 21 games, going 7-7-7 to register 21 points.
Panthers Splits and Trends

The Panthers (35-35-3 overall) have posted a record of 8-3-11 in matchups that have required OT this season.
Florida has earned 30 points (14-6-2) in its 22 games decided by one goal.
Across the 17 games this season the Panthers ended with just one goal, they have earned five points.
When Florida has scored exactly two goals this season, they’ve earned eight points (3-12-2 record).
The Panthers have scored more than two goals 38 times, earning 60 points from those matchups (30-8-0).
Florida has scored a lone power-play goal in 27 games this season and has registered 29 points from those matchups.
When outshooting its opponent this season, Florida is 20-20-3 (43 points).
The Panthers have been outshot by opponents in 27 games, going 14-13-0 to record 28 points.

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Senators vs. Panthers Game Time and TV Channel

When: Tuesday, March 31, 2026 at 7 p.m. ET
TV Channel: ESPN+
Live Stream: Watch this game on ESPN+
Where: Amerant Bank Arena in Sunrise, Florida

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