Ottawa Senators vs Florida Panthers, Jan. 18, 2027
Ottawa Senators8-4-0, 16 pts- 6:30 PMCT
- 5:30 PMMT
- 4:30 PMPT
Florida Panthers6-4-2, 14 ptsThe Ottawa Senators visit the Florida Panthers on Monday, Jan. 18, 2027. Puck drop is 7:30 PM ET on Scripps Sports. The Senators arrive at 8-4-0 and the Panthers at 6-4-2. The clubs have met once already in 2026-27 and the Senators lead the season series 1-0.
| Date | Start time | Matchup | TV | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mon, Jan 18 | Scripps Sports | Scheduled |
Senators vs Panthers Game Details
The fixed facts for this game in one place. The Panthers play at Amerant Bank Arena in Florida.
| Matchup | Ottawa Senators at Florida Panthers |
|---|---|
| Date | Monday, Jan. 18, 2027 |
| Puck drop | 7:30 PM ET |
| Status | Scheduled |
| TV | Scripps Sports |
| Venue | Amerant Bank Arena, Florida |
| Home team | Florida Panthers (Florida, United States) |
| Away team | Ottawa Senators |
| Game type | Regular season |
| Season | 2026-27 |
What Time Does Senators vs Panthers Start?
The Senators vs Panthers start time is 7:30 PM ET on Monday, Jan. 18, 2027. That is 6:30 PM Central, 5:30 PM Mountain and 4:30 PM Pacific.
| Time zone | Start | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Eastern (ET) | 7:30 PM | Florida, Ottawa |
| Central (CT) | 6:30 PM | |
| Mountain (MT) | 5:30 PM | |
| Pacific (PT) | 4:30 PM | |
| Atlantic (AT) | 8:30 PM | |
| Newfoundland (NT) | 9:00 PM | |
| Your time |
How to Watch Senators vs Panthers
Ottawa Senators at Florida Panthers is on Scripps Sports, with puck drop at 7:30 PM ET.
National NHL games in the United States air on ESPN, ABC, TNT, truTV and ESPN+. Games outside those windows go to the regional networks for the Florida and Ottawa markets. In Canada, Sportsnet holds the national rights, Prime Video streams Wednesday nights, and TVA Sports carries French-language games.
Senators vs Panthers in 2026-27: Head to Head
The Senators and the Panthers meet 4 times in 2026-27. 1 game has been played and the Senators lead the season series 1-0. Every meeting is listed below with its result or start time, and each one opens that game's own page.
| Date | Start time | Matchup | TV | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wed, Oct 21 | Florida PanthersFLA1Ottawa SenatorsOTT5 1-1, 0-2, 0-2 | Scripps Sports | Final | |
| Wed, Nov 25 | Ottawa SenatorsOTTFlorida PanthersFLA | Scripps Sports | Scheduled | |
| Mon, Jan 18 | Scripps Sports | Scheduled | ||
| Thu, Mar 18 | Florida PanthersFLAOttawa SenatorsOTT | Scripps Sports | Scheduled |
Form and Standings: Senators and Panthers
The Senators are 8-4-0, 2nd in the Atlantic Division with 16 points and a last-10 record of 6-4-0. The Panthers are 6-4-2, 6th in the Atlantic with 14 points and 5-4-1 in their last 10.
| Team | GP | Record | PTS | Home | Away | GF | GA | Streak | Last 10 | Last 5 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12 | 8-4-0 | 16 | 5-2-0 | 3-2-0 | 38 | 34 | W1 | 6-4-0 | WLWLW | |
| 12 | 6-4-2 | 14 | 2-1-0 | 4-3-2 | 34 | 36 | W1 | 5-4-1 | WLLWW |
Next Game for the Senators and the Panthers
Ottawa Senators
The Senators next play vs Toronto Maple Leafs on Wednesday, Jan. 20, 2027 at 7:30 PM ET.
| Date | Start time | Matchup | TV | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wed, Jan 20 |  Toronto Maple LeafsTOROttawa SenatorsOTT | TV channel not announced yet | Scheduled |
Florida Panthers
The Panthers next play vs Carolina Hurricanes on Thursday, Jan. 21, 2027 at 7:00 PM ET on Scripps Sports.
| Date | Start time | Matchup | TV | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thu, Jan 21 |  Carolina HurricanesCARFlorida PanthersFLA | Scripps Sports | Scheduled |
FAQ About Senators vs Panthers
What time is Senators vs Panthers on Jan. 18?
7:30 PM ET (6:30 PM CT, 5:30 PM MT, 4:30 PM PT). Atlantic, Newfoundland and your own local time are in the start-time table above.
What channel is Senators vs Panthers on?
The game is on Scripps Sports. National games also stream on ESPN+ in the United States; in Canada the Sportsnet windows apply.
Where is Senators vs Panthers being played?
At Amerant Bank Arena in Florida, home of the Florida Panthers. The Ottawa Senators are the visiting team.
Who has the better record, the Senators or the Panthers?
The Senators. They are 8-4-0 with 16 points, against 6-4-2 and 14 points for the Panthers.
How many times do the Senators and Panthers play in 2026-27?
4 times. 1 game has been played and the Senators lead the season series 1-0.
Does Senators vs Panthers count in the standings?
Yes. It is a regular-season game: two points for a win, one for a loss in overtime or a shootout.
What time does Senators vs Panthers end?
A regular-season NHL game runs about 2 hours 30 minutes, so this one should end around 10:00 PM ET. Overtime adds up to five minutes, and a shootout a few more.
Is Senators vs Panthers on national TV?
No. Scripps Sports is a regional broadcast, shown in the Florida and Ottawa markets. Outside those markets it needs an out-of-market package.
Updated All times Eastern Time (ET)