Overview
- Anton Lundell scored in overtime to secure the Florida Panthers' 3-2 victory over the Ottawa Senators, propelling them to first place in the Eastern Conference.
- The Panthers have now won six consecutive games, with Sergei Bobrovsky leading Eastern Conference goalies with 28 wins.
- Aaron Ekblad and Brandon Montour also scored for the Panthers, with Ekblad's goal being the second quickest in franchise history.
- The Ottawa Senators faced their third loss in four games, despite goals from Thomas Chabot and Tim Stutzle.
- The Panthers have limited opponents to two or fewer goals in 11 straight games, showcasing their defensive strength.