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Gustav Forsling and Carter Verhaeghe each had a goal and an assist, and the Florida Panthers beat the Ottawa Senators 3-2.

Originally selected by the Panthers in the fifth round (157 th overall) of the 2022 NHL Draft, Vilmanis, who won't turn 22 until Jan. 23, is currently tied for first in scoring on the Charlotte Checkers with 19 points (8G, 11A).

Panthers earned a 3-2 road victory over the Senators in Ottawa after a decisive second-period power-play goal. The Senators dropped their fourth straight game.

Gustav Forsling and Carter Verhaeghe each had a goal and an assist to lead the Florida Panthers to a 3-2 win over the struggling Ottawa Senators on Saturday night.

In a pivotal matchup this Saturday, the Florida Panthers and Ottawa Senators are both seeking redemption as they occupy the bottom two spots in the Atlantic Division. With the pressure mounting, both teams are desperate for a victory to reignite their seasons.

The Buffalo Sabres (24-15-4, sixth in the Eastern Conference) host the Florida Panthers (23-18-3, 12th) in conference action on Monday at 7 p.m. ET. Buffalo earned a 5-3 home victory over the Anaheim Ducks its last time out on Jan. 10.

Special teams shine as the Panthers battled back from an early deficit, securing a vital divisional victory in Ottawa.