Scouting Report (courtesy of Winners and Whiners)
The Ottawa Senators face the Florida Panthers with both teams heading in opposite directions this season. The Senators have only won 19 of their 52 games and have lost back-to-back games while the Panthers have won 35 of their 53 games but hope to snap out of a three-game losing streak. Both teams are looking to improve in the Atlantic Division and the Eastern Conference, and the upcoming game should be a good one as a result.
Thursday in the Atlantic (Standings/Panthers Playoff Chances):
- Pittsburgh (33-14-8 74P) at TAMPA BAY (35-11-6 76P) 7 p.