NHL action on Saturday includes a meeting in Sunrise, Florida between the Florida Panthers (19-13-2) and St. Louis Blues (13-15-8) at Amerant Bank Arena, starting at 6 p.m. ET on ESPN+. The Panthers rank seventh in the Eastern Conference with 40 points and the Blues are 10th in the Western Conference with 34 points.
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Panthers vs. Blues: Dec. 20 Viewing Options
- Date: Saturday, December 20, 2025
- 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+
- Live Stream: Watch this game on Fubo (Regional restrictions may apply)
Panthers' 2025-26 Stats
| Stat | Per-Game Average | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Goals Scored | 3.18 | 8th |
| Goals Allowed | 3.09 | 18th |
| Shots | 29.5 | 7th |
| Shots Allowed | 26.6 | 7th |
| Power Play % | 18.64% | 17th |
| Penalty Kill % | 82.3% | 10th |
Blues' 2025-26 Stats
| Stat | Per-Game Average | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Goals Scored | 2.44 | 32nd |
| Goals Allowed | 3.42 | 29th |
| Shots | 25.3 | 28th |
| Shots Allowed | 27.9 | 14th |
| Power Play % | 17.89% | 20th |
| Penalty Kill % | 77.53% | 24th |
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Panthers vs. Blues Top Players
Panthers
- Brad Marchand has been critical to Florida's offense this season, putting up 39 points in 33 games.
- Sam Reinhart has 34 points (18 goals, 16 assists) to add to the team's offensive efforts.
- With 28 points through 33 games (11 goals and 17 assists), Carter Verhaeghe has been an important part of Florida's offensive attack this season.
- Across 24 games played, Sergei Bobrovsky has a goaltending record of 15-8-1. During those games, he's allowed 66 goals while recording 522 saves.
Blues
- Robert Thomas' 24 points make him an important offensive option for St. Louis. He has seven goals and 17 assists in 32 games.
- Justin Faulk is a key piece of the offense for St. Louis with 18 total points this season. He has scored eight goals and added 10 assists in 36 games.
- Pavel Buchnevich's five goals and 12 assists add up to 17 points this season.
- Jordan Binnington is 7-8-6 this season, amassing 462 saves and giving up 67 goals (3.4 goals against average) with an .873 save percentage (62nd in the league).
Panthers vs. Blues Injury Report
Panthers
Aleksander Barkov Jr.: Out (Knee),
Jonah Gadjovich: Out (Upper Body),
Dmitry Kulikov: Out (Upper Body),
Cole Schwindt: Out (Arm),
Tomas Nosek: Out (Knee),
Matthew Tkachuk: Out (Groin)
Blues
Dylan Holloway: Out (Ankle),
Nathan Walker: Out (Upper Body),
Nick Bjugstad: Day-To-Day (Upper Body),
Jimmy Snuggerud: Out (Wrist),
Jordan Kyrou: Out (Lower Body)
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Panthers' Schedule
| Date | Opponent | Score | Home/Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| 12/15/2025 | Lightning | W 5-2 | Away |
| 12/17/2025 | Kings | W 3-2 | Home |
| 12/19/2025 | Hurricanes | W 4-3 | Home |
| 12/20/2025 | Blues | - | Home |
| 12/23/2025 | Hurricanes | - | Away |
| 12/27/2025 | Lightning | - | Home |
| 12/29/2025 | Capitals | - | Home |
Blues' Schedule
| Date | Opponent | Score | Home/Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| 12/15/2025 | Predators | L 5-2 | Home |
| 12/17/2025 | Jets | W 1-0 | Home |
| 12/18/2025 | Rangers | L 2-1 | Home |
| 12/20/2025 | Panthers | - | Away |
| 12/22/2025 | Lightning | - | Away |
| 12/27/2025 | Predators | - | Home |
| 12/29/2025 | Sabres | - | Home |