Florida Panthers Face Off Against Nashville Predators in Gameday 26
The Florida Panthers (12-12-1) are set to face the Nashville Predators (9-13-4) at Amerant Bank Arena in Sunrise, Florida. This matchup marks Gameday 26 in the NHL, as both teams look to improve their standings.
Matchup Overview
Tonight’s game is crucial for the Panthers as they aim to end a three-game losing streak. They previously suffered a 4-1 defeat against the Toronto Maple Leafs. The Panthers are currently at the bottom of the Eastern Conference.
Key Players
During the last game, Sam Reinhart scored shorthanded, capitalizing on a pass from Anton Lundell. However, the Panthers struggled offensively, managing only one goal against the Maple Leafs’ Joseph Woll, who made 26 saves. On the defensive side, Sergei Bobrovsky recorded 26 saves despite letting in two early goals.
The Predators enter the matchup on a positive note, having won their last game 5-1 against the Calgary Flames. This victory included first NHL goals from Reid Schaefer and Ozzy Wiesblatt. Juuse Saros had a strong performance, stopping 27 shots.
Game Details
- Date and Time: 7 p.m. ET
- Location: Amerant Bank Arena, Sunrise, FL
- Broadcasting: Scripps, FDSNNO
- Radio: 104.3 WQAM (D/B), Thunder 100.3 (Keys)
Previous Meetings
This is the second game in the season series, with the Panthers leading 1-0 following an 8-3 victory in Nashville on November 24, 2025. The next meeting between the two teams is scheduled for the 2026-27 regular season.
Projected Goaltenders
- Florida Panthers: Sergei Bobrovsky (10-8-0, .883 save percentage, 2.89 goals against average, 2 shutouts)
- Nashville Predators: Juuse Saros (8-9-3, .893 save percentage, 2.97 goals against average, 0 shutouts)
As the Panthers look to bounce back, fans eagerly anticipate an exciting match against the Predators in their quest to regain momentum.
