
Forsberg's 3rd shutout of season carries Ottawa Senators to 3-0 win over Florida Panthers
Jake Sanderson had a goal and an assist and Drake Batherson and Matthew Highmore also scored for Ottawa.
Sergei Bobrovsky made 19 saves for the Panthers, who dropped their fourth straight game. Florida can secure a postseason berth if Toronto beats Columbus later Saturday.
The Panthers had not been shut out since a 4-0 loss to Montreal on Dec. 28.
Forsberg was peppered with shots from Florida. He went side-to-side for a save midway through the second period on Seth Jones and made a highlight-reel save on Sam Reinheart near the end of the frame.
The Senators (41-29-6) moved seven points ahead of Montreal for the first wild-card spot in the Eastern Conference in a bid for their first playoff berth since 2016-17. The Canadiens host Philadelphia later Saturday.
With two minutes left in the second period, it looked as if Florida had beaten Forsberg for a goal. But, a high stick was immediately called, preserving the shutout bid.
Sanderson scored for the fourth straight home game.
Both teams play Sunday. The Panthers host the Toronto Maple Leafs, and the Senators host the Columbus Blue Jackets.

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