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The NHL slate on Thursday features a game between the Florida Panthers (3-2-2) and the Vancouver Canucks (2-6), starting at 7 p.m. ET at Amerant Bank Arena and broadcast on ESPN+. The Panthers are seventh in the Eastern Conference and the Canucks are 14th in the Western Conference.
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Canucks vs. Panthers: Oct. 15 Viewing Options
- Date: Thursday, October 15, 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 | 2.71 | 22nd |
| Goals Allowed | 2.86 | 14th |
| Shots | 26.9 | 15th |
| Shots Allowed | 25 | 7th |
| Power Play % | 18.42% | 18th |
| Penalty Kill % | 75.86% | 23rd |
Canucks' 2026-27 Stats
| Stat | Per-Game Average | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Goals Scored | 3.25 | 14th |
| Goals Allowed | 4.75 | 31st |
| Shots | 22.4 | 30th |
| Shots Allowed | 31.6 | 31st |
| Power Play % | 20% | 15th |
| Penalty Kill % | 57.14% | 32nd |
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Canucks vs. Panthers Top Players
Panthers
- Matthew Tkachuk is one of Florida's leading contributors this season with 10 points. He has averaged 0.4 goals per game, shooting 21.4%.
- Seth Jones has seven points (one goal, six assists) to add to the team's offensive efforts.
- With five points through seven games (four goals and one assist), Sam Reinhart has been an important part of Florida's offensive attack this season.
- In the five games Jacob Markstrom has played this season, his save percentage is .904, 24th in the league.
Canucks
- Elias Pettersson has scored two goals (0.3 per game) and dished out seven assists (0.9 per game), fueling the Vancouver offense with nine total points (1.1 per game). He averages 1.8 shots per game, shooting 14.3%.
- Filip Hronek has scored six total points (0.8 per game) this season. He has zero goals and six assists.
- Paul Cotter's four goals and two assists add up to six points this season.
- Kevin Lankinen is 1-5-0 in six games this season, conceding 29 goals (6.9 goals against average) with 103 saves and a .786 save percentage (64th in the league).
Canucks vs. Panthers Injury Report
Panthers
Brad Marchand: Out (Leg),
Jacob Markström: Day-To-Day (Undisclosed),
Radko Gudas: Day-To-Day (Undisclosed),
Jonah Gadjovich: Out (Upper Body),
Aleksander Barkov Jr.: Out (Lower Body)
Canucks
Thatcher Demko: Out (Hip),
Akil Thomas: Out (Undisclosed),
Mackenzie MacEachern: Out (Undisclosed),
Jack Thompson: Out (Undisclosed)
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Panthers' Schedule
| Date | Opponent | Score | Home/Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10/10/2026 | Wild | L 4-1 | Home |
| 10/12/2026 | Sabres | L 5-3 | Away |
| 10/13/2026 | Blue Jackets | W 7-3 | Away |
| 10/15/2026 | Canucks | - | Home |
| 10/17/2026 | Kraken | - | Home |
| 10/21/2026 | Senators | - | Away |
| 10/22/2026 | Penguins | - | Away |
Canucks' Schedule
| Date | Opponent | Score | Home/Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10/10/2026 | Devils | L 4-1 | Away |
| 10/11/2026 | Rangers | L 6-2 | Away |
| 10/13/2026 | Islanders | L 3-2 | Away |
| 10/15/2026 | Panthers | - | Away |
| 10/17/2026 | Lightning | - | Away |
| 10/20/2026 | Hurricanes | - | Home |
| 10/22/2026 | Red Wings | - | Home |