SUNRISE, Fla. – The Florida Panthers will attempt to keep their season-opening winning streak alive when they host the Ottawa Senators at Amerant Bank Arena on Saturday.

Sitting at 2-0-0 in the standings, the Panthers are just the sixth reigning Stanley Cup champion in the past 30 years to win their first two games the following season.

“It’s obviously a great start for our group, especially with a couple key guys out,” forward Sam Bennett said. “Guys are stepping up and playing well. We’ve had a really strong effort from everyone. Just trying to get back into things.”

Winning each of their first two games by one goal, the Panthers are coming off a gritty 2-1 win over the Philadelphia Flyers on Thursday.

Anton Lundell and Brad Marchand each found the back of the net, while Sergei Bobr

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