Senators host Panthers in critical clash for both clubs

In a critical matchup for two teams fighting to reach the postseason, the Florida Panthers visit the Ottawa Senators on Monday night.

Both clubs have nine games left in the regular season and both sit outside the race for an Eastern Conference wild-card slot.

Florida (36-30-7, 79 points) is three points back of the Pittsburgh Penguins for the final slot, while the Senators (35-33-5, 75 points) face even a steeper climb.