The NHL slate on Saturday features a game between the Florida Panthers (16-9-2) and the San Jose Sharks (10-14-5), starting at 6:00 PM ET at Amerant Bank Arena and broadcast on ESPN+. The Panthers rank fifth in the Eastern Conference and the Sharks are 12th in the Western Conference.
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Panthers vs. Sharks: Dec. 7 Viewing Options
- Date: Saturday, December 7, 2024
- Time: 6:00 PM 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' 2024-25 Stats
| Stat | Average | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Goals Scored | 3.78 | 3rd |
| Goals Allowed | 3.33 | 26th |
| Shots | 29.9 | 8th |
| Shots Allowed | 27.3 | 7th |
| Power Play % | 28.41% | 3rd |
| Penalty Kill % | 80.77% | 12th |
Sharks' 2024-25 Stats
| Stat | Average | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Goals Scored | 2.79 | 23rd |
| Goals Allowed | 3.48 | 28th |
| Shots | 27.5 | 25th |
| Shots Allowed | 32.1 | 29th |
| Power Play % | 17.78% | 22nd |
| Penalty Kill % | 80.85% | 11th |
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Panthers vs. Sharks Top Players
Panthers
- With 19 goals and 18 assists this season, Sam Reinhart is one of Florida's leading contributors (37 points).
- Matthew Tkachuk has 28 points (eight goals, 20 assists) to add to the team's offensive efforts.
- With 27 points through 19 games (seven goals and 20 assists), Aleksander Barkov Jr. has been an important part of Florida's offensive attack this season.
- In 17 games played this season, Sergei Bobrovsky (11-5-1) has given up 51 goals.
Sharks
- Mikael Granlund's 29 points make him a vital offensive option for San Jose. He has put up 10 goals and 19 assists in 27 games.
- William Eklund is a top offensive contributor for San Jose with 23 total points this season. He has scored five goals and added 18 assists in 28 games.
- Fabian Zetterlund has posted nine goals on the season, adding 11 assists.
- Mackenzie Blackwood has a .905 save percentage (26th in the league), with 477 total saves, giving up 50 goals (three goals against average). He has put up a 6-8-3 record this season.
Panthers vs. Sharks Injury Report
Panthers
None
Sharks
Igor Chernyshov: Out (Shoulder),
Barclay Goodrow: Out (Upper Body),
Logan Couture: Out (Groin),
Marc-Edouard Vlasic: Questionable (Back),
Will Smith: Questionable (Undisclosed)
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Panthers' Schedule
| Date | Opponent | Score | Home/Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| 11/30/2024 | Hurricanes | W 6-0 | Home |
| 12/3/2024 | Penguins | L 5-4 | Away |
| 12/5/2024 | Flyers | W 7-5 | Away |
| 12/7/2024 | Sharks | - | Home |
| 12/10/2024 | Kraken | - | Away |
| 12/12/2024 | Canucks | - | Away |
| 12/14/2024 | Flames | - | Away |
Sharks' Schedule
| Date | Opponent | Score | Home/Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| 11/30/2024 | Kraken | W 4-2 | Away |
| 12/3/2024 | Capitals | W 2-1 | Away |
| 12/5/2024 | Lightning | L 8-1 | Away |
| 12/7/2024 | Panthers | - | Away |
| 12/10/2024 | Hurricanes | - | Away |
| 12/12/2024 | Blues | - | Away |
| 12/14/2024 | Utah Hockey Club | - | Home |