Tkachuks feed into Frozen Frenzy, combine for nine...

Match Overview

The Florida Panthers outlasted the Ottawa Senators 7-5 in a frantic, high-octane Frozen Frenzy matchup at Amerant Bank Arena. Brothers Matthew and Brady Tkachuk stole the spotlight, combining for nine points across 60 minutes of end-to-end action.

Florida overcame an early two-goal deficit, entering the final frame tied at 4-4 before exploding for three third-period goals. Matthew Tkachuk sealed the victory with an empty-netter with 42 seconds remaining, closing out a wild 12-goal contest.

Key Stats & Facts

• Final Score: Florida Panthers 7-5 Ottawa Senators
• Shots on Goal: Florida 38, Ottawa 32
• Power Play: Florida 2/4 (50.0%), Ottawa 2/3 (66.7%)
• Faceoff Percentage: Ottawa 52.4%, Florida 47.6%
• Hits & Penalties: Combined 56 hits (Florida 30, Ottawa 26); 22 total penalty minutes
• Brotherly Production:
  • Matthew Tkachuk (FLA): 2 goals, 3 assists, 5 points, +3 rating, 5 shots, 18:24 TOI
  • Brady Tkachuk (OTT): 2 goals, 2 assists, 4 points, -1 rating, 7 shots, 6 hits, 20:48 TOI
• Decisive Period: Florida dominated the third-period shot count 14-8 and outscored Ottawa 3-1 over the final 20 minutes.

Player Spotlight & Standings Impact

Player Spotlight

Matthew Tkachuk registered a season-high five points (2G, 3A), factoring in both of Florida’s power-play conversions and setting up the game-winning goal midway through the third period.

Brady Tkachuk led all Ottawa skaters with four points (2G, 2A) and seven shots on goal, providing physical presence with six hits despite the loss.

Standings Impact

The victory lifts the Florida Panthers to 6-3-1 (13 points), keeping them in second place in the Atlantic Division and extending their winning streak to three games.

The Ottawa Senators slip to 4-5-0 (8 points), remaining seventh in the Atlantic Division after dropping back-to-back road contests.