Ottawa Senators defeat Florida Panthers 5-1: Recap, Betting Results & AiQ Picks
Wed, Oct 21, 2026 · NHL · Florida Panthers 1, Ottawa Senators 5
Ottawa Senators defeated Florida Panthers 5–1 on Wednesday at Canadian Tire Centre, with the total going over 5.5.
Florida Panthers vs. Ottawa Senators final score and game recap
The Senators scored one goal in the first period to tie the game, then added two in the second to take a 3–1 lead, and two more in the third for the final margin. Brady Tkachuk scored Florida's only goal. Stephen Halliday and Tim Stutzle each posted a goal and an assist for Ottawa. Akira Schmid made 24 saves on 29 shots for the Panthers.
Who covered the spread in Florida Panthers vs. Ottawa Senators?
Ottawa Senators covered the -1.5 spread, winning by four goals as the favorite.
Did Florida Panthers vs. Ottawa Senators go over or under the total?
The game went over 5.5, finishing with six combined goals.
How did AiQ's Florida Panthers vs. Ottawa Senators predictions do?
AiQ posted a perfect 1–0 record across every graded pick.
- Moneyline: Ottawa Senators – WIN
Florida Panthers vs. Ottawa Senators game prop results: first period and team totals
- First-period moneyline: tied, bets refunded
- Florida Panthers team total 3.5: Under (paid -215)
- First-period total 1.5: Over (paid -115)
- Ottawa Senators team total 2.5: Over (paid -156)
Florida Panthers vs. Ottawa Senators odds: sportsbook value and line movement
AiQ's moneyline estimate on Ottawa at -110 carried -4.5% expected value, a negative-EV price despite favoring the Senators. The market implied 50% win probability after vig removal, matching AiQ's calibrated estimate exactly. No closing line data was recorded for the spread or total.
Florida Panthers and Ottawa Senators betting trends: 2026-27 season
Florida sits 5–5 overall, 2–1 at home and 3–4 on the road. Against the spread in eight games with a recorded closing line, the Panthers are 3–5. Their over/under record stands at 3–5 in the same eight games. Recent results: loss, win, win, win, loss.
Ottawa is 7–3 overall, 4–1 at home and 3–2 away. Against the spread in nine games with a recorded closing line, the Senators are 3–6. Their over/under record is 2–7 in nine games. Recent results: win, loss, win, loss, win.
What's next for Florida Panthers and Ottawa Senators?
Florida travels to Pittsburgh to face the Penguins on Thursday, October 22. Ottawa hosts San Jose on the same night.