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NHL play on Friday features a meeting in Sunrise, Florida between the Florida Panthers (7-4-2) and Winnipeg Jets (4-6-3) at Amerant Bank Arena, starting at 7 p.m. ET on ESPN+. The Panthers sit in eighth place in the Eastern Conference. The Jets rank 12th in the Western Conference.
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Jets vs. Panthers: Oct. 30 Viewing Options
- Date: Friday, October 30, 2026
- Time: 7 p.m. ET
- How to watch on TV: ESPN+
- Location: Sunrise, Florida
- Venue: Amerant Bank Arena
- Live Stream: Watch this game on ESPN+
Panthers' 2026-27 Stats
| Stat | Per-Game Average | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Goals Scored | 3 | 18th |
| Goals Allowed | 2.85 | 8th |
| Shots | 28.2 | 10th |
| Shots Allowed | 24.2 | 3rd |
| Power Play % | 22.95% | 11th |
| Penalty Kill % | 85.45% | 6th |
Jets' 2026-27 Stats
| Stat | Per-Game Average | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Goals Scored | 2.46 | 28th |
| Goals Allowed | 3.23 | 18th |
| Shots | 26.5 | 19th |
| Shots Allowed | 28.9 | 24th |
| Power Play % | 17.14% | 25th |
| Penalty Kill % | 73.53% | 23rd |
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Jets vs. Panthers Top Players
Panthers
- With four goals and 16 assists this season, Matthew Tkachuk is one of Florida's top contributors (20 points).
- Seth Jones has 15 points (one goal, 14 assists) to add to the team's scoring efforts.
- Florida's scoring effort is aided by Brady Tkachuk's 15 points. He's contributed seven assists.
- In the seven games Akira Schmid has played this season, his save percentage is .885, 39th in the league.
Jets
- Kyle Connor has scored 10 goals (0.8 per game) and dished out four assists (0.3 per game), contributing to the Winnipeg offense with 14 total points (1.1 per game). He averages 4.2 shots per game, shooting 18.2%.
- Cole Perfetti is one of the impact players on offense for Winnipeg with 11 total points (0.8 per game), with six goals and five assists in 13 games.
- Mark Scheifele is a key player on offense for Winnipeg with two goals and nine assists.
- Stuart Skinner has an .899 save percentage (19th in the league), with 231 total saves, allowing 26 goals (3.0 goals against average). He has put up a 3-3-3 record this season.
Jets vs. Panthers Injury Report
Panthers
Jonah Gadjovich: Out (Upper Body),
Aleksander Barkov Jr.: Out (Lower Body),
Brad Marchand: Out (Leg),
Jacob Markström: Out (Upper Body)
Jets
Joshua Morrissey: Out (Upper Body),
Garrett Brown: Out (Lower Body),
Vladislav Namestnikov: Out (Undisclosed),
Nick Bjugstad: Out (Pectoral)
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Panthers' Schedule
| Date | Opponent | Score | Home/Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10/22/2026 | Penguins | L 4-0 | Away |
| 10/25/2026 | Blackhawks | W 3-2 | Away |
| 10/27/2026 | Jets | W 5-1 | Away |
| 10/30/2026 | Jets | - | Home |
| 11/2/2026 | Red Wings | - | Home |
| 11/4/2026 | Blackhawks | - | Home |
| 11/7/2026 | Capitals | - | Away |
Jets' Schedule
| Date | Opponent | Score | Home/Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10/25/2026 | Canadiens | L 2-1 | Home |
| 10/27/2026 | Panthers | L 5-1 | Home |
| 10/29/2026 | Lightning | L 6-4 | Away |
| 10/30/2026 | Panthers | - | Away |
| 11/1/2026 | Hurricanes | - | Away |
| 11/3/2026 | Canadiens | - | Away |
| 11/5/2026 | Canucks | - | Home |