The Thursday NHL schedule features the Florida Panthers (12-12-1) hosting the Nashville Predators (9-13-4) at Amerant Bank Arena, starting at 7 p.m. ET on ESPN+. The Panthers are 16th (with 25 points) in the Eastern Conference and the Predators are 15th (22 points) in the Western Conference.
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Panthers vs. Predators: Dec. 4 Viewing Options
- Date: Thursday, December 4, 2025
- 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+
- Live Stream: Watch this game on Fubo (Regional restrictions may apply)
Panthers' 2025-26 Stats
| Stat | Per-Game Average | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Goals Scored | 3 | 16th |
| Goals Allowed | 3.2 | 20th |
| Shots | 29 | 11th |
| Shots Allowed | 26.1 | 7th |
| Power Play % | 19.1% | 18th |
| Penalty Kill % | 79.27% | 24th |
Predators' 2025-26 Stats
| Stat | Per-Game Average | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Goals Scored | 2.62 | 28th |
| Goals Allowed | 3.58 | 30th |
| Shots | 27.7 | 16th |
| Shots Allowed | 27.3 | 13th |
| Power Play % | 16.05% | 25th |
| Penalty Kill % | 80.77% | 18th |
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Panthers vs. Predators Top Players
Panthers
- A productive offensive player this season for Florida, Brad Marchand has put up 27 points.
- Sam Reinhart is another of Florida's important contributors currently with 24 total points (14 goals and 10 assists) to his name.
- Through 25 games, Anton Lundell has proven himself as a contributor for Florida. He has 20 points (six goals and 14 assists).
- As Florida's top goalie, Sergei Bobrovsky has recorded 10 wins and 8 losses this season while allowing 50 goals with 376 saves.
Predators
- Ryan O'Reilly's eight goals and 11 assists in 26 games for Nashville add up to 19 total points on the season.
- Luke Evangelista has posted 18 total points (0.7 per game) this season. He has four goals and 14 assists.
- Filip Forsberg has netted nine goals on the season, adding eight assists.
- Juuse Saros has an .892 save percentage (41st in the league), with 472 total saves, allowing 57 goals (3.0 goals against average). He has put up an 8-9-3 record this season.
Panthers vs. Predators Injury Report
Panthers
Dmitry Kulikov: Out (Upper Body),
Eetu Luostarinen: Out (Lower Body),
Aleksander Barkov Jr.: Out (Knee),
Jonah Gadjovich: Out (Upper Body),
Cole Schwindt: Out (Arm),
Tomas Nosek: Out (Knee),
Matthew Tkachuk: Out (Groin)
Predators
Cole Smith: Out (Upper Body),
Zachary L'Heureux: Out (Lower Body),
Michael McCarron: Day-To-Day (Lower Body),
Justin Barron: Day-To-Day (Lower Body)
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Panthers' Schedule
| Date | Opponent | Score | Home/Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| 11/26/2025 | Flyers | L 4-2 | Home |
| 11/28/2025 | Flames | L 5-3 | Home |
| 12/2/2025 | Maple Leafs | L 4-1 | Home |
| 12/4/2025 | Predators | - | Home |
| 12/6/2025 | Blue Jackets | - | Home |
| 12/7/2025 | Islanders | - | Home |
| 12/10/2025 | Mammoth | - | Away |
Predators' Schedule
| Date | Opponent | Score | Home/Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| 11/28/2025 | Blackhawks | W 4-3 | Away |
| 11/29/2025 | Jets | L 5-2 | Home |
| 12/2/2025 | Flames | W 5-1 | Home |
| 12/4/2025 | Panthers | - | Away |
| 12/6/2025 | Hurricanes | - | Away |
| 12/9/2025 | Avalanche | - | Home |
| 12/11/2025 | Blues | - | Home |