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NHL action on Thursday features the Florida Panthers (1-0) visiting the San Jose Sharks (0-0-0) at SAP Center at San Jose, starting at 10 p.m. ET on ESPN+.
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Panthers vs. Sharks: Oct. 1 Viewing Options
- Date: Thursday, October 1, 2026
- Time: 10 p.m. ET
- How to watch on TV: ESPN+
- Location: San Jose, California
- Venue: SAP Center at San Jose
- Live Stream: Watch this game on ESPN+
Panthers' 2025-26 Stats
| Stat | Per-Game Average | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Goals Scored | 3 | 18th |
| Goals Allowed | 3.34 | 28th |
| Shots | 27.9 | 17th |
| Shots Allowed | 26.6 | 9th |
| Power Play % | 19.55% | 19th |
| Penalty Kill % | 80.95% | 9th |
Sharks' 2025-26 Stats
| Stat | Per-Game Average | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Goals Scored | 3.04 | 17th |
| Goals Allowed | 3.54 | 30th |
| Shots | 25.7 | 26th |
| Shots Allowed | 29.6 | 27th |
| Power Play % | 21.26% | 15th |
| Penalty Kill % | 76.42% | 27th |
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Panthers vs. Sharks Top Players
Panthers
- With 29 goals and 32 assists last season, Sam Reinhart was one of Florida's top contributors (61 points).
- Sam Bennett had 26 goals and 32 assists for Florida last season, totaling 58 points (0.7 per game).
- In 60 games a season ago, Brady Tkachuk proved to be another option for Florida. He racked up 57 points on the year (20 goals and 37 assists).
- Across 44 games played, Jacob Markstrom had a goaltending record of 23-19-1 last season. During those games, he allowed 130 goals while recording 979 saves.
Sharks
- Macklin Celebrini totaled 115 points (1.4 per game) for San Jose last season, with 45 goals and 70 assists in 82 games (playing 21:18 per game).
- Will Smith was a leading scorer for San Jose with 59 total points last season. He scored 24 goals and added 35 assists in 69 games.
- San Jose's Alexander Wennberg was among the leading scorers on the team with 55 total points (18 goals and 37 assists).
- Yaroslav Askarov was 21-20-4 in 47 games last season, conceding 156 goals (3.6 goals against average) with an .884 save percentage (51st in the league).
Panthers vs. Sharks Injury Report
Panthers
Jonah Gadjovich: Out (Upper Body),
Brad Marchand: Out (Lower Body)
Sharks
Alex Barré-Boulet: Out (Undisclosed),
Kyle Keyser: Out (Upper Body),
Adam Gaudette: Out (Upper Body),
Quentin Musty: Out (Upper Body)
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Panthers' Schedule
| Date | Opponent | Score | Home/Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| 9/29/2026 | Hurricanes | W 1-0 | Away |
| 10/1/2026 | Sharks | - | Away |
| 10/4/2026 | Ducks | - | Away |
| 10/6/2026 | Kings | - | Away |
| 10/10/2026 | Wild | - | Home |
Sharks' Schedule
| Date | Opponent | Score | Home/Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10/1/2026 | Panthers | - | Home |
| 10/3/2026 | Kings | - | Home |
| 10/5/2026 | Stars | - | Away |
| 10/8/2026 | Blues | - | Away |