Friday's NHL slate will see the Florida Panthers (21-15-3) take on the New York Rangers (19-18-5), starting at 8 p.m. ET at loanDepot park and broadcast on TNT. The Panthers rank ninth in the Eastern Conference (45 points), while the Rangers are 15th in the Eastern Conference (43 points).
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Panthers vs. Rangers: Jan. 2 Viewing Options
- Date: Friday, January 2, 2026
- Time: 8 p.m. ET
- How to watch on TV: TNT
- Location: Miami, Florida
- Venue: loanDepot park
- Live Stream: Watch this match on HBO Max (Regional restrictions may apply)
Panthers' 2025-26 Stats
| Stat | Per-Game Average | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Goals Scored | 3.18 | 12th |
| Goals Allowed | 3.15 | 20th |
| Shots | 29.2 | 8th |
| Shots Allowed | 26.5 | 6th |
| Power Play % | 18.49% | 21st |
| Penalty Kill % | 82.84% | 6th |
Rangers' 2025-26 Stats
| Stat | Per-Game Average | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Goals Scored | 2.55 | 31st |
| Goals Allowed | 2.76 | 6th |
| Shots | 25.6 | 28th |
| Shots Allowed | 28.3 | 18th |
| Power Play % | 19.8% | 14th |
| Penalty Kill % | 80.17% | 17th |
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Panthers vs. Rangers Top Players
Panthers
- Brad Marchand has been imperative to Florida's offense this season, racking up 45 points in 38 games.
- Sam Reinhart has 43 points (22 goals, 21 assists) to add to the team's offensive efforts.
- Through 39 games, Anton Lundell has proven himself as an important offensive option for Florida. He has 31 points (13 goals and 18 assists).
- In the 27 games Sergei Bobrovsky has played this season, his save percentage is .887, 48th in the league.
Rangers
- Artemi Panarin has scored 14 goals (0.3 per game) and dished out 27 assists (0.6 per game), contributing to the New York offense with 41 total points (one per game). He takes three shots per game, shooting 11.3%.
- Mika Zibanejad is a top offensive contributor for New York with 30 total points this season. He has scored 12 goals and added 18 assists in 41 games.
- Adam Fox has 28 points so far, including four goals and 24 assists.
- Igor Shesterkin has a 16-12-4 record this season, with a .909 save percentage (17th in the league). He has 813 saves, and has allowed 81 goals (2.5 goals against average).
Panthers vs. Rangers Injury Report
Panthers
Dmitry Kulikov: Out (Upper Body),
Tomas Nosek: Out (Knee),
Matthew Tkachuk: Out (Groin),
Cole Schwindt: Out (Arm),
Aleksander Barkov Jr.: Out (Knee),
Jonah Gadjovich: Out (Upper Body)
Rangers
Adam Edstrom: Out (Lower Body),
Jonathan Tanner Miller: Out (Upper Body),
Conor Sheary: Out (Lower Body),
Noah Laba: Out (Upper Body)
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Panthers' Schedule
| Date | Opponent | Score | Home/Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| 12/27/2025 | Lightning | L 4-2 | Home |
| 12/29/2025 | Capitals | W 5-3 | Home |
| 12/30/2025 | Canadiens | L 3-2 | Home |
| 1/2/2026 | Rangers | - | Home |
| 1/4/2026 | Avalanche | - | Home |
| 1/6/2026 | Maple Leafs | - | Away |
| 1/8/2026 | Canadiens | - | Away |
Rangers' Schedule
| Date | Opponent | Score | Home/Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| 12/27/2025 | Islanders | L 2-0 | Away |
| 12/29/2025 | Hurricanes | L 3-2 | Away |
| 12/31/2025 | Capitals | L 6-3 | Away |
| 1/2/2026 | Panthers | - | Away |
| 1/5/2026 | Mammoth | - | Home |
| 1/8/2026 | Sabres | - | Home |
| 1/10/2026 | Bruins | - | Away |