The Florida Panthers (25-19-3) return to Amerant Bank Arena in Sunrise, Florida, tonight to face the San Jose Sharks (24-20-3) in a single game matchup.
Recent Performance
Florida is coming off a six-game road trip with a 3-3 record. They rebounded from a significant 9-1 loss to the Carolina Hurricanes with a 5-3 win over the Washington Capitals on Saturday, completing a season-series sweep of Washington. Uvis Balinskis scored his first career game-winning goal in the victory. Several Panthers players had multi-point performances, including Sam Bennett (1 goal, 2 assists), A.J. Greer (1 goal, 1 assist), Anton Lundell (1 goal, 1 assist), Carter Verhaeghe (1 goal, 1 assist), and Sam Reinhart (2 assists). Daniil Tarasov made 22 saves.
Sharks on the Road
San Jose is currently on a four-game eastern road trip, having most recently lost 4-2 to the Detroit Red Wings on Friday. Will Smith and Collin Graf scored for the Sharks, while Yaroslav Askarov stopped 21 shots. The Sharks currently hold the final playoff spot in the Western Conference, led by second-year player Macklin Celebrini, who is third in the NHL with 72 points.
Game Details
- WHEN: 6 p.m. ET
- WHERE: Amerant Bank Arena – Sunrise, FL
- ON THE TUBE: Scripps, NBCSCA
- ON THE DIAL: 104.3 WQAM (D/B), 106.3 ESPN (PB), Thunder 100.3 (Keys)
- SOCIALS: #TimeToHunt, #TheFutureIsTeal, #SJSvsFLA, @LitterBoxCats, LBC FaceBook
- ENEMY INTEL: San Jose Hockey Now
- FLA IN SEASON SERIES: Game 2 of 2 (0-1)
- LAST MEETING: @SJS 3, FLA 1 – 11/8/2025
- PROJECTED STARTERS: Florida: Bobrovsky (19-13-1 .875 / 3.09 3SO) San Jose: Askarov (16-12-1 .891 / 3.52 0SO)
- PLAYER STATS: Florida / San Jose
Atlantic Division Standings
Other Atlantic Division games scheduled for today include Buffalo at Carolina and Minnesota at Toronto. Tampa Bay, Detroit, and Montreal are idle. Boston and Ottawa also have games later in the week.
Frequently Asked Questions
What was the result of the last meeting between the Panthers and Sharks?
The San Jose Sharks defeated the Florida Panthers 3-1 on November 8, 2025.
Who are the projected starting goalies for tonight’s game?
Sergei Bobrovsky is projected to start for the Florida Panthers, and Yaroslav Askarov is projected to start for the San Jose Sharks.
Where can fans listen to the game on the radio?
Fans can listen to the game on 104.3 WQAM (D/B), 106.3 ESPN (PB), and Thunder 100.3 (Keys).
With both teams vying for playoff positioning, how crucial do you think tonight’s game will be for setting the tone for the remainder of the season?
