The New Jersey Devils (2-1) hit the ice against the Florida Panthers (3-2) in NHL action on Thursday, starting at 7 p.m. ET at Prudential Center and broadcast on ESPN+.
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Devils vs. Panthers: Oct. 16 Viewing Options
- Date: Thursday, October 16, 2025
- Time: 7 p.m. ET
- How to watch on TV: ESPN+
- Location: Newark, New Jersey
- Venue: Prudential Center
- Live Stream: Watch this game on ESPN+
- Live Stream: Watch this game on Fubo (Regional restrictions may apply)
Devils' 2024-25 Stats
| Stat | Per-Game Average | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Goals Scored | 2.93 | 20th |
| Goals Allowed | 2.68 | 5th |
| Shots | 28.1 | 17th |
| Shots Allowed | 26.3 | 6th |
| Power Play % | 28.24% | 3rd |
| Penalty Kill % | 82.67% | 2nd |
Panthers' 2025-26 Stats
| Stat | Per-Game Average | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Goals Scored | 2.8 | 22nd |
| Goals Allowed | 2.8 | 11th |
| Shots | 29 | 14th |
| Shots Allowed | 22.8 | 4th |
| Power Play % | 31.58% | 4th |
| Penalty Kill % | 93.33% | 4th |
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Devils vs. Panthers Top Players
Devils
- Jesper Bratt was one of New Jersey's top contributors last season, totaling 88 points. He averaged 0.3 goals per game, shooting 11.7%.
- With 27 goals and 43 assists, Jack Hughes was among the most important offensive options for New Jersey (70 points, 1.1 per game).
- Nico Hischier created 68 points for New Jersey in 75 games a season ago, scoring on 18.7% of his shots and putting up 35 goals and 33 assists.
- As New Jersey's top goalkeeper last season, Jacob Markstrom tallied 26 wins and 16 losses while allowing 121 goals against 1,087 saves.
Panthers
- Anton Lundell's two goals and three assists in five games for Florida add up to five total points on the season.
- Brad Marchand is a leading scorer for Florida with five total points this season. He has scored three goals and added two assists in five games.
- Matthew Samoskevich's one goal and two assists add up to three points this season.
- Sergei Bobrovsky has a .922 save percentage (21st in the league), with 83 total saves, allowing seven goals (1.8 goals against average). He has put up a 3-1-0 record this season.
Devils vs. Panthers Injury Report
Devils
Evgenii Dadonov: Out (Hand),
Johnathan Kovacevic: Out (Knee),
Jake Allen: Day-To-Day (Cramps),
Jacob Markstrom: Out (Lower Body),
Zack MacEwen: Out (Upper Body),
Marc McLaughlin: Out (Undisclosed),
Juho Lammikko: Out (Undisclosed),
Seamus Casey: Out (Lower Body),
Stefan Noesen: Out (Groin)
Panthers
Dmitry Kulikov: Out (Upper Body),
Tomas Nosek: Out (Knee),
Matthew Tkachuk: Out (Groin),
Aleksander Barkov Jr.: Out (Knee)
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Devils' Schedule
| Date | Opponent | Score | Home/Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10/9/2025 | Hurricanes | L 6-3 | Away |
| 10/11/2025 | Lightning | W 5-3 | Away |
| 10/13/2025 | Blue Jackets | W 3-2 | Away |
| 10/16/2025 | Panthers | - | Home |
| 10/18/2025 | Oilers | - | Home |
| 10/21/2025 | Maple Leafs | - | Away |
| 10/22/2025 | Wild | - | Home |
Panthers' Schedule
| Date | Opponent | Score | Home/Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10/11/2025 | Senators | W 6-2 | Home |
| 10/13/2025 | Flyers | L 5-2 | Away |
| 10/15/2025 | Red Wings | L 4-1 | Away |
| 10/16/2025 | Devils | - | Away |
| 10/18/2025 | Sabres | - | Away |
| 10/21/2025 | Bruins | - | Away |
| 10/23/2025 | Penguins | - | Home |