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The Florida Panthers (13-12-2) square off against the New York Islanders (16-10-3) in NHL action on Sunday, starting at 5 p.m. ET at Amerant Bank Arena and broadcast on ESPN+. The Panthers are 15th (with 28 points) and the Islanders third (35 points) in the Eastern Conference.
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Panthers vs. Islanders: Dec. 7 Viewing Options
- Date: Sunday, December 7, 2025
- Time: 5 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 | 3.07 | 12th |
| Goals Allowed | 3.26 | 20th |
| Shots | 29.4 | 7th |
| Shots Allowed | 26.4 | 9th |
| Power Play % | 19.19% | 14th |
| Penalty Kill % | 80.22% | 21st |
Islanders' 2025-26 Stats
| Stat | Per-Game Average | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Goals Scored | 2.93 | 20th |
| Goals Allowed | 2.69 | 7th |
| Shots | 29.3 | 8th |
| Shots Allowed | 27.5 | 13th |
| Power Play % | 14.43% | 29th |
| Penalty Kill % | 83.33% | 7th |
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Panthers vs. Islanders Top Players
Panthers
- Brad Marchand is one of Florida's leading contributors this season with 31 points. He has averaged 0.6 goals per game, shooting 20.3%.
- With 14 goals and 11 assists, Sam Reinhart is one of the top offensive options for Florida with his 25 points (0.9 per game).
- With 21 points through 27 games (seven goals and 14 assists), Anton Lundell has been an important part of Florida's offense this season.
- In the 20 games Sergei Bobrovsky has played this season, his save percentage is .881, 55th in the league.
Islanders
- Bo Horvat has scored 17 goals (0.6 per game) and put up 12 assists (0.4 per game), contributing to the New York offense with 29 total points (1.0 per game). He takes 3.5 shots per game, shooting 16.8%.
- Mathew Barzal is a top offensive contributor for New York with 21 total points this season. He has scored eight goals and added 13 assists in 28 games.
- Matthew Schaefer has 20 points so far, including eight goals and 12 assists.
- Ilya Sorokin is 10-8-2 this season, collecting 504 saves and giving up 49 goals (2.5 goals against average) with a .911 save percentage (19th in the league).
Panthers vs. Islanders Injury Report
Panthers
Aleksander Barkov Jr.: Out (Knee),
Dmitry Kulikov: Out (Upper Body),
Cole Schwindt: Out (Arm),
Tomas Nosek: Out (Knee),
Matthew Tkachuk: Out (Groin),
Jonah Gadjovich: Out (Upper Body)
Islanders
Jean-Gabriel Pageau: Out (Upper Body),
Semyon Varlamov: Out (Knee),
Ethan Bear: Out (Undisclosed),
Jonathan Drouin: Day-To-Day (Back),
Pierre Engvall: Out (Ankle),
Alexander Romanov: Out (Upper Body),
Kyle Palmieri: Out (Knee)
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Panthers' Schedule
| Date | Opponent | Score | Home/Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| 12/2/2025 | Maple Leafs | L 4-1 | Home |
| 12/4/2025 | Predators | L 2-1 | Home |
| 12/6/2025 | Blue Jackets | W 7-6 | Home |
| 12/7/2025 | Islanders | - | Home |
| 12/10/2025 | Mammoth | - | Away |
| 12/11/2025 | Avalanche | - | Away |
| 12/13/2025 | Stars | - | Away |
Islanders' Schedule
| Date | Opponent | Score | Home/Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| 12/2/2025 | Lightning | W 2-1 | Home |
| 12/4/2025 | Avalanche | W 6-3 | Home |
| 12/6/2025 | Lightning | W 2-0 | Away |
| 12/7/2025 | Panthers | - | Away |
| 12/9/2025 | Golden Knights | - | Home |
| 12/11/2025 | Ducks | - | Home |
| 12/13/2025 | Lightning | - | Home |