Aaron Ekblad, Panthers Postgame: Florida 3-0 After Rout of Ottawa Senators

Florida Panthers defenseman Aaron Ekblad meets the media after his team beat the Ottawa Senators 6-2 on Oct. 11, 2025.

Florida (3-0) is only the third defending Stanley Cup champ to win its first three games of a new season in 25 years.

The Panthers got goals from Brad Marchand, Evan Rodrigues, Aaron Ekblad, Anton Lundell, Mackie Samoskevich, and Sam Reinhart; Sergei Bobrovsky made 26 saves.

Florida kicks off a five-game road trip Monday in Philadelphia.

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