The Florida Panthers (12-12-1) hit the ice against the Nashville Predators (9-13-4) during Thursday's NHL action, starting at 7 p.m. ET at Amerant Bank Arena and broadcast on ESPN+. The Panthers sit in 16th place in the Eastern Conference with 25 points and the Predators rank 15th in the Western Conference with 22 points.
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Panthers vs. Predators: Dec. 4 Viewing Options
- Date: Thursday, December 4, 2025
- Time: 7 p.m. 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' 2025-26 Stats
| Stat | Per-Game Average | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Goals Scored | 3 | 15th |
| Goals Allowed | 3.2 | 19th |
| Shots | 29 | 12th |
| Shots Allowed | 26.1 | 7th |
| Power Play % | 19.1% | 17th |
| Penalty Kill % | 79.27% | 24th |
Predators' 2025-26 Stats
| Stat | Per-Game Average | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Goals Scored | 2.62 | 28th |
| Goals Allowed | 3.58 | 31st |
| Shots | 27.7 | 16th |
| Shots Allowed | 27.3 | 13th |
| Power Play % | 16.05% | 25th |
| Penalty Kill % | 80.77% | 19th |
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Panthers vs. Predators Top Players
Panthers
- With 15 goals and 12 assists this season, Brad Marchand is one of Florida's top contributors (27 points).
- Having scored 14 goals and adding 10 assists, Sam Reinhart is an important piece of the offense for Florida through 25 games.
- On 52 shots (for six goals) and 14 assists, Anton Lundell has contributed 20 points this season.
- Sergei Bobrovsky (10-8-0) has a 2.9 goals against average and a save percentage of .883 for Florida.
Predators
- Ryan O'Reilly's 19 points make him a pivotal offensive option for Nashville. He has put up eight goals and 11 assists in 26 games.
- Luke Evangelista has helped lead the offense for Nashville this season with four goals and 14 assists.
- Filip Forsberg has scored nine goals on the season, chipping in eight assists.
- Juuse Saros is 8-9-3 this season, compiling 472 saves and allowing 57 goals (3.0 goals against average) with an .892 save percentage (43rd in the league).
Panthers vs. Predators Injury Report
Panthers
Dmitry Kulikov: Out (Upper Body),
Tomas Nosek: Out (Knee),
Matthew Tkachuk: Out (Groin),
Aleksander Barkov Jr.: Out (Knee),
Eetu Luostarinen: Out (Lower Body),
Jonah Gadjovich: Out (Upper Body),
Cole Schwindt: Out (Arm)
Predators
Cole Smith: Out (Upper Body),
Zachary L'Heureux: Out (Lower Body),
Michael McCarron: Day-To-Day (Lower Body),
Justin Barron: Day-To-Day (Lower Body)
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Panthers' Schedule
| Date | Opponent | Score | Home/Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| 11/26/2025 | Flyers | L 4-2 | Home |
| 11/28/2025 | Flames | L 5-3 | Home |
| 12/2/2025 | Maple Leafs | L 4-1 | Home |
| 12/4/2025 | Predators | - | Home |
| 12/6/2025 | Blue Jackets | - | Home |
| 12/7/2025 | Islanders | - | Home |
| 12/10/2025 | Mammoth | - | Away |
Predators' Schedule
| Date | Opponent | Score | Home/Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| 11/28/2025 | Blackhawks | W 4-3 | Away |
| 11/29/2025 | Jets | L 5-2 | Home |
| 12/2/2025 | Flames | W 5-1 | Home |
| 12/4/2025 | Panthers | - | Away |
| 12/6/2025 | Hurricanes | - | Away |
| 12/9/2025 | Avalanche | - | Home |
| 12/11/2025 | Blues | - | Home |