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The Florida Panthers (1-0-1) square off against the Anaheim Ducks (1-0) in NHL action on Sunday, starting at 8 p.m. ET at Honda Center and broadcast on ESPN+.
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Panthers vs. Ducks: Oct. 4 Viewing Options
- Date: Sunday, October 4, 2026
- Time: 8 p.m. ET
- How to watch on TV: ESPN+
- Location: Anaheim, California
- Venue: Honda Center
- 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 |
Ducks' 2025-26 Stats
| Stat | Per-Game Average | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Goals Scored | 3.23 | 13th |
| Goals Allowed | 3.51 | 29th |
| Shots | 30.7 | 3rd |
| Shots Allowed | 28.4 | 20th |
| Power Play % | 18.56% | 23rd |
| Penalty Kill % | 76.45% | 26th |
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Panthers vs. Ducks Top Players
Panthers
- Sam Reinhart was one of Florida's top contributors a season ago, posting 61 points. He averaged 0.4 goals per game, shooting 17.7%.
- Sam Bennett had 26 goals and 32 assists for Florida last season, totaling 58 points (0.7 per game).
- On 217 shots, Brady Tkachuk recorded 57 points (20 goals, 37 assists) for Florida last season.
- In the 44 games Jacob Markstrom played a season ago, his save percentage was .883, 53rd in the league.
Ducks
- Cutter Gauthier's 41 goals and 28 assists in 76 games for Anaheim last season added up to 69 total points.
- Leo Carlsson posted 66 total points (0.8 per game) last campaign. He had 29 goals and 37 assists.
- Beckett Sennecke's 23 goals and 37 assists added up to 60 points.
- Lukas Dostal was 30-20-4 in 56 games last season, conceding 169 goals (3.1 goals against average) with an .888 save percentage (47th in the league).
Panthers vs. Ducks Injury Report
Panthers
Jonah Gadjovich: Out (Upper Body),
Brad Marchand: Out (Lower Body),
Gustav Forsling: Day-To-Day (Upper Body),
Aleksander Barkov Jr.: Out (Lower Body)
Ducks
Ian Moore: Out (Lower Body),
Troy Terry: Out (Hip),
Drew Helleson: Out (Lower Body)
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Panthers' Schedule
| Date | Opponent | Score | Home/Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| 9/29/2026 | Hurricanes | W 1-0 | Away |
| 10/1/2026 | Sharks | L 4-3 | Away |
| 10/4/2026 | Ducks | - | Away |
| 10/6/2026 | Kings | - | Away |
| 10/10/2026 | Wild | - | Home |
| 10/12/2026 | Sabres | - | Away |
Ducks' Schedule
| Date | Opponent | Score | Home/Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10/2/2026 | Golden Knights | W 4-3 | Away |
| 10/4/2026 | Panthers | - | Home |
| 10/7/2026 | Oilers | - | Home |
| 10/9/2026 | Jets | - | Away |
| 10/10/2026 | Flames | - | Away |