Anton Forsberg Shines Bright in Sens' Statement Shutout Against Panthers
Anton Forsberg was nothing short of a brick wall on Saturday afternoon as the Ottawa Senators blanked the Florida Panthers in front of their home crowd. The veteran goaltender delivered a jaw-dropping 40-save shutout, turning aside every single puck thrown his way, and cemented his place as a key figure in Ottawa’s recent surge of form. The Sens walked away with a 3-0 victory, thanks to Forsberg’s heroics and a relentless special teams performance.
Coming into this game, Forsberg had already been heating up, allowing just seven goals on 111 shots over his previous five appearances. That’s a .937 save percentage, folks. Saturday’s game was just another masterclass in focus, technique, and pure grit. He improved his season record to 9-11-2, with a 2.68 goals-against average and a .901 save percentage—numbers that continue to trend upward as the season winds down.
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The action started early, with Jake Sanderson blasting a one-timer past Florida’s Sergei Bobrovsky, following a slick play initiated by Shane Pinto. Just minutes later, the Sens capitalized on their first power play opportunity. While Drake Batherson came close with a puck that slid along the goal line, he made no mistake on his second attempt—redirecting a Dylan Cozens shot to double the Senators’ lead.
Florida didn’t go down without a fight, outshooting Ottawa 14-7 in the first period and maintaining offensive pressure throughout. But Forsberg had all the answers. Whether it was a point-blank save late in the first or denying Seth Jones on a dangerous 2-on-1 midway through the second, Forsberg stood tall. Even when the Panthers seemingly beat him late in the second, a high-stick deflection nullified the goal after review.
In the third period, Florida came out with fire, firing four shots in the first two minutes, but again, Forsberg shut the door. Ottawa’s defense bent but never broke, and the cherry on top came when Matthew Highmore sealed the win with an empty-netter with just over two minutes to go.
This wasn’t just a win—it was a statement. The Senators not only shut down one of the league’s top-12 scoring teams (averaging 3.09 goals per game), but they did so with poise, discipline, and a red-hot goaltender leading the charge. Anton Forsberg didn’t just play well—he owned the crease. With performances like this, he’s reminding fans and fantasy owners alike why he remains one of the most valuable assets on this Ottawa squad.
And for anyone still doubting the Sens' late-season resolve—Saturday was your wake-up call.
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