The Florida Panthers (1-0-1) take on the Anaheim Ducks (1-0) at Honda Center on Sunday, Oct. 4 at 8 p.m. ET on ESPN+. The Panthers fell to the San Jose Sharks 4-3 in overtime in their most recent game, while the Ducks are coming off a 4-3 win over the Vegas Golden Knights.

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Before watching this matchup, here’s our prediction for which team will secure the win in Sunday’s hockey action.

Panthers vs. Ducks Predictions for Sunday

Our computer projections model for this contest calls for a final result of Ducks 4, Panthers 3.

Moneyline Pick: Ducks (+110)
Total Pick: No Pick – Predicted Margin Negligible
Spread Pick: Ducks (+1.5)

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Panthers Splits and Trends

The Panthers finished 8-4-12 in overtime contests last season to contribute to an overall record of 40-38-4.
In the 24 games Florida played that were decided by one goal, it had a 16-6-2 record (good for 34 points).
In the 18 games last season the Panthers recorded just one goal, they went 2-15-1 (five points).
Florida took 10 points from the 19 games last season when it scored exactly two goals (4-13-2 record).
The Panthers scored at least three goals in 44 games (34-9-1, 69 points).
In the 29 games when Florida scored a lone power-play goal, it picked up 31 points by finishing 15-13-1.
In the 48 games last season when it outshot its opponent, Florida was 23-21-4 (50 points).
The Panthers were outshot by their opponent in 31 games, going 16-15-0 to record 32 points.
Ducks Splits and Trends

The Ducks had a 18-7-25 record in overtime games last season, and a 43-33-6 overall record.
Anaheim picked up 43 points (18-7-7) in its 32 games decided by one goal.
Last season the Ducks scored only one goal in 12 games, and went 1-10-1 (three points).
Anaheim picked up 10 points (4-9-2 record) last season when scoring two goals .
The Ducks scored at least three goals 61 times, accumulating 92 points (44-13-4).
Last season Anaheim recorded a lone power-play goal in 31 games, posting a record of 18-7-6.
When outshooting its opponent last season, Anaheim was 30-21-5 (65 points).
The Ducks were outshot by their opponents in 33 games last season, going 17-14-2 to record 36 points.

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Team Stats Comparison (2025-26)

Panthers vs. Ducks Game Time and TV Channel

When: Sunday, October 4, 2026 at 8 p.m. ET
TV Channel: ESPN+
Live Stream: Watch this game on ESPN+
Where: Honda Center in Anaheim, California

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