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.<\/p>\n
Sign up for ESPN+ today<\/a> to watch 1,000+ out-of-market NHL games, ESPN+ Hockey Night & more.<\/p>\n Before watching this matchup, here’s our prediction for which team will secure the win in Sunday’s hockey action.<\/p>\n Panthers vs. Ducks Predictions for Sunday<\/p>\n Our computer projections model for this contest calls for a final result of Ducks 4, Panthers 3.<\/p>\n Moneyline Pick: Ducks (+110) Watch 1,000+ out-of-market NHL games, ESPN+ Hockey Night & more streaming all season on ESPN+.<\/a><\/p>\n Panthers Splits and Trends<\/p>\n The Panthers finished 8-4-12 in overtime contests last season to contribute to an overall record of 40-38-4. The Ducks had a 18-7-25 record in overtime games last season, and a 43-33-6 overall record. Looking for NHL tickets? Head to StubHub today<\/a> and see your team live.<\/p>\n Team Stats Comparison (2025-26)<\/p>\n Panthers vs. Ducks Game Time and TV Channel<\/p>\n When: Sunday, October 4, 2026 at 8 p.m. ET
\nTotal Pick: No Pick – Predicted Margin Negligible
\nSpread Pick: Ducks (+1.5)<\/p>\n
\nIn the 24 games Florida played that were decided by one goal, it had a 16-6-2 record (good for 34 points).
\nIn the 18 games last season the Panthers recorded just one goal, they went 2-15-1 (five points).
\nFlorida took 10 points from the 19 games last season when it scored exactly two goals (4-13-2 record).
\nThe Panthers scored at least three goals in 44 games (34-9-1, 69 points).
\nIn the 29 games when Florida scored a lone power-play goal, it picked up 31 points by finishing 15-13-1.
\nIn the 48 games last season when it outshot its opponent, Florida was 23-21-4 (50 points).
\nThe Panthers were outshot by their opponent in 31 games, going 16-15-0 to record 32 points.
\nDucks Splits and Trends<\/p>\n
\nAnaheim picked up 43 points (18-7-7) in its 32 games decided by one goal.
\nLast season the Ducks scored only one goal in 12 games, and went 1-10-1 (three points).
\nAnaheim picked up 10 points (4-9-2 record) last season when scoring two goals .
\nThe Ducks scored at least three goals 61 times, accumulating 92 points (44-13-4).
\nLast season Anaheim recorded a lone power-play goal in 31 games, posting a record of 18-7-6.
\nWhen outshooting its opponent last season, Anaheim was 30-21-5 (65 points).
\nThe Ducks were outshot by their opponents in 33 games last season, going 17-14-2 to record 36 points.<\/p>\n
\nTV Channel: ESPN+
\nLive Stream: Watch this game on ESPN+<\/a>
\nWhere: Honda Center in Anaheim, California<\/p>\n