The Ottawa Senators host the Florida Panthers on Wednesday, October 21, 2026, at Canadian Tire Centre. Game time is set for 7:30 PM ET as the clubs meet for the first time during the 2026-2027 regular season.
Florida enters the matchup with a 5-2-2 record and carries a three-game winning streak. After falling 4-1 at home against the Minnesota Wild and 5-3 on the road to the Buffalo Sabres, the Panthers produced three consecutive wins. They defeated the Columbus Blue Jackets 7-3 on the road, won 3-2 in overtime against the Vancouver Canucks at home, and beat the Seattle Kraken 8-3 at home in their most recent game.
Ottawa holds a 6-3-0 record through nine games this season. In their last five outings, the Senators defeated the Nashville Predators 3-2 in a shootout at home and beat the New Jersey Devils 4-1 on the road. They dropped a 7-2 decision at home to the St. Louis Blues, edged the New York Islanders 2-1 in a shootout at home, and fell 3-1 to the Philadelphia Flyers on the road.
This contest is the first meeting of the season series between the teams. Florida arrives with 18 total goals scored across their three-game winning streak, while Ottawa looks to improve its 6-3-0 mark after concluding their previous game in Philadelphia.
