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The Florida Panthers (7-6-1) square off against the San Jose Sharks (6-6-3) at SAP Center at San Jose on Saturday, Nov. 8 at 10 p.m. ET on ESPN+, with each team back in action after a win. The Panthers took down the Los Angeles Kings 5-2 in their most recent outing, while the Sharks are coming off a 2-1 win over the Winnipeg Jets.
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To prepare for this matchup, here is who we project to take home the victory in Saturday's hockey contest.
In the past 10 outings for the Sharks (6-3-1), their offense has totaled 37 goals while their defense has conceded 28 goals. They have recorded 33 power-play opportunities during that span, and have scored five goals (15.2%).
Panthers vs. Sharks Predictions for Saturday
Our computer model for this matchup calls for a final tally of Sharks 4, Panthers 3.
- Moneyline Pick: Sharks (+207)
- Total Pick: No Pick - Predicted Margin Negligible
- Spread Pick: Sharks (+1.5)
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Panthers Splits and Trends
- The Panthers (7-6-1 overall) have a 1-1-2 record in games that have needed overtime.
- Florida has won all three of its games that were decided by one goal.
- In the two games this season the Panthers scored just one goal, they lost both times.
- Florida has taken three points from the three games this season when it scored exactly two goals (1-1-1 record).
- The Panthers are 6-2-0 in the eight games when they have scored at least three goals (to record 12 points).
- In the five games when Florida has recorded a single power-play goal, it has a 3-2-0 record (six points).
- When it has outshot its opponent, Florida is 4-3-1 (nine points).
- The Panthers have been outshot by opponents six times, and went 3-3-0 (six points).
Sharks Splits and Trends
- The Sharks have a 3-3-6 record in overtime contests this season and a 6-6-3 overall record.
- In the eight games San Jose has played that were decided by one goal, it racked up 10 points.
- This season the Sharks registered just one goal in two games and they lost both times.
- San Jose has three points (1-0-1) when scoring exactly two goals this season.
- The Sharks have scored more than two goals 10 times, earning 12 points from those matchups (5-3-2).
- This season, San Jose has recorded a single power-play goal in four games and registered five points with a record of 2-1-1.
- When it outshoots its opponent, San Jose is winless (0-3-0) this season.
- The Sharks have been outshot by opponents 12 times this season, and earned 15 points in those games.
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Team Stats Comparison
| Panthers Rank | Panthers AVG | Sharks AVG | Sharks Rank | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 25th | 2.71 | Goals Scored | 3.33 | 10th |
| 13th | 3 | Goals Allowed | 3.6 | 30th |
| 17th | 27.9 | Shots | 25.1 | 29th |
| 2nd | 24.2 | Shots Allowed | 31.3 | 31st |
| 18th | 19.23% | Power Play % | 19.61% | 17th |
| 22nd | 75% | Penalty Kill % | 72.92% | 24th |
Panthers vs. Sharks Game Time and TV Channel
- When: Saturday, November 8, 2025 at 10 p.m. ET
- TV Channel: ESPN+
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- Where: SAP Center at San Jose in San Jose, California
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