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Saturday's NHL action will see the Florida Panthers (4-2-2) square off against the Seattle Kraken (5-2-1), starting at 6 p.m. ET at Amerant Bank Arena and broadcast on ESPN+. The Panthers rank sixth in the Eastern Conference and the Kraken are sixth in the Western Conference.
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Kraken vs. Panthers: Oct. 17 Viewing Options
- Date: Saturday, October 17, 2026
- Time: 6 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 | 2.75 | 23rd |
| Goals Allowed | 2.75 | 11th |
| Shots | 28.4 | 12th |
| Shots Allowed | 24.1 | 4th |
| Power Play % | 17.5% | 21st |
| Penalty Kill % | 78.13% | 21st |
Kraken's 2026-27 Stats
| Stat | Per-Game Average | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Goals Scored | 3.88 | 4th |
| Goals Allowed | 2.88 | 14th |
| Shots | 26.9 | 17th |
| Shots Allowed | 31.1 | 30th |
| Power Play % | 24% | 9th |
| Penalty Kill % | 81.82% | 14th |
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Kraken vs. Panthers Top Players
Panthers
- Matthew Tkachuk is one of Florida's leading contributors this season with 11 points. He has averaged 0.4 goals per game, shooting 20%.
- With one goal and eight assists, Seth Jones is one of the most important offensive options for Florida with his nine points (1.1 per game).
- On 25 shots (for six goals) and two assists, Brady Tkachuk has created eight points this season.
- In the five games Jacob Markstrom has played this season, his save percentage is .904, 26th in the league.
Kraken
- Jared McCann's eight points make him a vital offensive option for Seattle. He has three goals and five assists in eight games.
- Chandler Stephenson is a top offensive contributor for Seattle with eight total points this season. He has scored one goal and added seven assists in eight games.
- Vince Dunn has seven points so far, including two goals and five assists.
- Philipp Grubauer has a 2-1-1 record this season, with a .910 save percentage (20th in the league). He has 121 saves, and has allowed 12 goals (2.7 goals against average).
Kraken vs. Panthers Injury Report
Panthers
Jonah Gadjovich: Out (Upper Body),
Aleksander Barkov Jr.: Out (Lower Body),
Brad Marchand: Out (Leg),
Radko Gudas: Out (Undisclosed)
Kraken
Jake O'Brien: Out (Lower Body),
Ryan Lindgren: Out (Upper Body),
Jacob Melanson: Out (Chest),
Brandon Montour: Day-To-Day (Lower Body)
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Panthers' Schedule
| Date | Opponent | Score | Home/Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10/12/2026 | Sabres | L 5-3 | Away |
| 10/13/2026 | Blue Jackets | W 7-3 | Away |
| 10/15/2026 | Canucks | W 3-2 | Home |
| 10/17/2026 | Kraken | - | Home |
| 10/21/2026 | Senators | - | Away |
| 10/22/2026 | Penguins | - | Away |
| 10/25/2026 | Blackhawks | - | Away |
Kraken's Schedule
| Date | Opponent | Score | Home/Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10/11/2026 | Capitals | W 5-3 | Away |
| 10/13/2026 | Flyers | W 3-2 | Away |
| 10/15/2026 | Lightning | L 4-3 | Away |
| 10/17/2026 | Panthers | - | Away |
| 10/20/2026 | Red Wings | - | Home |
| 10/22/2026 | Mammoth | - | Home |
| 10/24/2026 | Wild | - | Home |