The Florida Panthers (41-23-3) take on the New York Islanders (29-28-8) as a part of Sunday's NHL schedule, starting at 7:30 p.m. ET at UBS Arena and broadcast on ESPN+. The Panthers sit in third place in the Eastern Conference with 85 points and the Islanders are 13th in the Eastern Conference with 66 points.
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Panthers vs. Islanders: March 16 Viewing Options
- Date: Sunday, March 16, 2025
- Time: 7:30 p.m. ET
- How to watch on TV: ESPN+
- Location: Elmont, New York
- Venue: UBS Arena
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Panthers' 2024-25 Stats
| Stat | Average | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Goals Scored | 3.21 | 9th |
| Goals Allowed | 2.69 | 8th |
| Shots | 31.6 | 2nd |
| Shots Allowed | 26.5 | 5th |
| Power Play % | 24.24% | 9th |
| Penalty Kill % | 80.51% | 13th |
Islanders' 2024-25 Stats
| Stat | Average | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Goals Scored | 2.66 | 28th |
| Goals Allowed | 2.97 | 16th |
| Shots | 28.9 | 9th |
| Shots Allowed | 28.7 | 19th |
| Power Play % | 11.73% | 32nd |
| Penalty Kill % | 70.92% | 31st |
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Panthers vs. Islanders Top Players
Panthers
- A productive offensive player this season for Florida, Sam Reinhart has put up 70 points.
- Aleksander Barkov Jr. has 60 points (17 goals, 43 assists) to add to the team's scoring efforts.
- With 57 points through 52 games (22 goals and 35 assists), Matthew Tkachuk has been an important part of Florida's offensive attack this season.
- Sergei Bobrovsky (28-15-2) has a 2.5 goals against average and a save percentage of .906 for Florida.
Islanders
- Anders Lee has put up 46 points (0.7 per game) for New York, with 26 goals and 20 assists in 65 games (playing 17:12 per game).
- Bo Horvat is one of the impact players on offense for New York with 44 total points (0.7 per game), with 20 goals and 24 assists in 64 games.
- Kyle Palmieri has netted 20 goals on the season, chipping in 21 assists.
- Ilya Sorokin has a .906 save percentage (27th in the league), with 1241 total saves, giving up 129 goals (2.8 goals against average). He has compiled a 24-20-5 record this season.
Panthers vs. Islanders Injury Report
Panthers
Brad Marchand: Out (Upper Body),
Matthew Tkachuk: Out (Groin)
Islanders
Adam Boqvist: Day-To-Day (Upper Body),
Mathew Barzal: Out (Kneecap),
Semyon Varlamov: Out For Season (Lower Body)
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Panthers' Schedule
| Date | Opponent | Score | Home/Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3/11/2025 | Bruins | L 3-2 | Away |
| 3/13/2025 | Maple Leafs | W 3-2 | Away |
| 3/15/2025 | Canadiens | L 3-1 | Away |
| 3/16/2025 | Islanders | - | Away |
| 3/20/2025 | Blue Jackets | - | Away |
| 3/22/2025 | Capitals | - | Away |
| 3/23/2025 | Penguins | - | Home |
Islanders' Schedule
| Date | Opponent | Score | Home/Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3/9/2025 | Ducks | L 4-1 | Away |
| 3/11/2025 | Kings | L 4-1 | Away |
| 3/14/2025 | Oilers | L 2-1 | Home |
| 3/16/2025 | Panthers | - | Home |
| 3/18/2025 | Penguins | - | Away |
| 3/20/2025 | Canadiens | - | Home |
| 3/22/2025 | Flames | - | Home |