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The Florida Panthers (30-26-3) and the New York Islanders (34-21-5) meet in Elmont, New York on March 1, 2026 at UBS Arena, starting at 6:30 p.m. ET on ESPN. The Panthers rank 13th and the Islanders seventh in the Eastern Conference.
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Panthers vs. Islanders: March 1 Viewing Options
- Date: Sunday, March 1, 2026
- Time: 6:30 p.m. ET
- How to watch on TV: ESPN
- Location: Elmont, New York
- Venue: UBS Arena
Panthers' 2025-26 Stats
| Stat | Per-Game Average | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Goals Scored | 3 | 19th |
| Goals Allowed | 3.29 | 25th |
| Shots | 29.1 | 7th |
| Shots Allowed | 25.9 | 6th |
| Power Play % | 19.35% | 19th |
| Penalty Kill % | 82.13% | 8th |
Islanders' 2025-26 Stats
| Stat | Per-Game Average | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Goals Scored | 2.88 | 22nd |
| Goals Allowed | 2.72 | 4th |
| Shots | 27.4 | 20th |
| Shots Allowed | 27.8 | 15th |
| Power Play % | 15.91% | 29th |
| Penalty Kill % | 81.48% | 9th |
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Panthers vs. Islanders Top Players
Panthers
- Sam Reinhart has been critical to Florida's offense this season, recording 56 points in 59 games.
- Brad Marchand has 53 points (27 goals, 26 assists) to add to the team's offensive efforts.
- On 151 shots (for 20 goals) and 25 assists, Sam Bennett has contributed 45 points this season.
- As Florida's top goalie, Sergei Bobrovsky has recorded 22 wins and 17 losses this season while giving up 122 goals with 840 saves.
Islanders
- Mathew Barzal's 17 goals and 37 assists in 59 games for New York add up to 54 total points on the season.
- Matthew Schaefer has posted 41 total points (0.7 per game) this campaign. He has 18 goals and 23 assists.
- Bo Horvat's 24 goals and 17 assists add up to 41 points this season.
- Ilya Sorokin is 22-13-2 in 37 games this season, conceding 91 goals (2.5 goals against average) with 972 saves and a .914 save percentage (fourth-best in the league).
Panthers vs. Islanders Injury Report
Panthers
Jonah Gadjovich: Out (Upper Body),
Aleksander Barkov Jr.: Out (Knee),
Tomas Nosek: Out (Knee),
Cole Schwindt: Out (Lower Body),
Uvis Balinskis: Day-To-Day (Undisclosed),
Seth Jones: Out (Upper Body)
Islanders
Kyle Palmieri: Out (Knee),
Semyon Varlamov: Out (Knee),
Alexander Romanov: Out For Season (Upper Body),
Pierre Engvall: Out (Ankle)
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Panthers' Schedule
| Date | Opponent | Score | Home/Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2/5/2026 | Lightning | L 6-1 | Away |
| 2/26/2026 | Maple Leafs | W 5-1 | Home |
| 2/27/2026 | Sabres | L 3-2 | Home |
| 3/1/2026 | Islanders | - | Away |
| 3/3/2026 | Devils | - | Away |
| 3/5/2026 | Blue Jackets | - | Away |
| 3/6/2026 | Red Wings | - | Away |
Islanders' Schedule
| Date | Opponent | Score | Home/Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2/5/2026 | Devils | W 3-1 | Away |
| 2/26/2026 | Canadiens | W 4-3 | Away |
| 2/28/2026 | Blue Jackets | W 4-3 | Away |
| 3/1/2026 | Panthers | - | Home |
| 3/4/2026 | Ducks | - | Away |
| 3/5/2026 | Kings | - | Away |
| 3/7/2026 | Sharks | - | Away |