NHL play on Sunday features the Florida Panthers (1-0-1) visiting the Anaheim Ducks (1-0) at Honda Center, starting at 8 p.m. ET on ESPN+.

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Panthers vs. Ducks: Oct. 4 Viewing Options

Date: Sunday, October 4, 2026
Time: 8 p.m. ET
How to watch on TV: ESPN+
Location: Anaheim, California
Venue: Honda Center
Live Stream: Watch this game on ESPN+
Panthers’ 2025-26 Stats

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Panthers vs. Ducks Top Players

Panthers

Sam Reinhart was imperative to Florida’s offense last season, recording 61 points in 64 games.
Sam Bennett was another of Florida’s major contributors last season, posting 58 total points (26 goals and 32 assists).
Florida’s offensive effort last season was aided by Brady Tkachuk’s 58 points, including 37 assists.
Last season for Florida, Jacob Markstrom (23-19-1) posted a 3.1 goals-against average, and a save percentage of .883.
Ducks

Cutter Gauthier’s 69 points last season made him an important offensive option for Anaheim. He had 41 goals and 28 assists in 76 games.
Leo Carlsson posted 66 total points (0.8 per game) last season. He had 29 goals and 37 assists.
Anaheim’s Beckett Sennecke was among the top offensive players on the team with 60 total points (23 goals and 37 assists).
Lukas Dostal had an .888 save percentage (47th in the league) last season, allowing 169 goals (3.1 goals against average). He put together a 30-20-4 record.
Panthers vs. Ducks Injury Report

Panthers

Jonah Gadjovich: Out (Upper Body),

Brad Marchand: Out (Lower Body),

Gustav Forsling: Day-To-Day (Upper Body),

Aleksander Barkov Jr.: Out (Lower Body)

Ducks

Ian Moore: Out (Lower Body),

Troy Terry: Out (Hip),

Drew Helleson: Out (Lower Body)

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