NHL action on Wednesday features the Florida Panthers (17-13-2) hosting the Los Angeles Kings (14-9-9) at Amerant Bank Arena, starting at 7 p.m. ET on ESPN+. The Panthers sit in 11th place in the Eastern Conference. The Kings are seventh in the Western Conference.
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Panthers vs. Kings: Dec. 17 Viewing Options
- Date: Wednesday, December 17, 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 | 3.19 | 11th |
| Goals Allowed | 3.13 | 20th |
| Shots | 29.2 | 7th |
| Shots Allowed | 26.5 | 6th |
| Power Play % | 18.92% | 16th |
| Penalty Kill % | 83.02% | 8th |
Kings' 2025-26 Stats
| Stat | Per-Game Average | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Goals Scored | 2.59 | 28th |
| Goals Allowed | 2.53 | 2nd |
| Shots | 28.2 | 16th |
| Shots Allowed | 26.7 | 8th |
| Power Play % | 14.29% | 31st |
| Penalty Kill % | 80% | 18th |
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Panthers vs. Kings Top Players
Panthers
- Brad Marchand has been imperative to Florida's offense this season, recording 35 points in 31 games.
- Having scored 17 goals and adding 15 assists, Sam Reinhart is excelling for Florida through 32 games.
- Florida's scoring effort is aided by Anton Lundell's 32 points. He's contributed 16 assists.
- As Florida's top goalie, Sergei Bobrovsky has recorded 14 wins and 8 losses this season while giving up 63 goals with 496 saves.
Kings
- Adrian Kempe's 11 goals and 17 assists in 32 games for Los Angeles add up to 28 total points on the season.
- Kevin Fiala is a leading scorer for Los Angeles with 22 total points this season. He has scored 11 goals and added 11 assists in 32 games.
- Quinton Byfield's four goals and 15 assists add up to 19 points this season.
- Darcy Kuemper is 10-6-6 this season, collecting 539 saves and allowing 49 goals (2.2 goals against average) with a .917 save percentage (10th-best in the league).
Panthers vs. Kings Injury Report
Panthers
Aleksander Barkov Jr.: Out (Knee),
Cole Schwindt: Out (Arm),
Dmitry Kulikov: Out (Upper Body),
Jonah Gadjovich: Out (Upper Body),
Tomas Nosek: Out (Knee),
Matthew Tkachuk: Out (Groin)
Kings
Phillip Danault: Day-To-Day (Illness),
Darcy Kuemper: Out (Upper Body)
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Panthers' Schedule
| Date | Opponent | Score | Home/Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| 12/11/2025 | Avalanche | L 6-2 | Away |
| 12/13/2025 | Stars | W 4-0 | Away |
| 12/15/2025 | Lightning | W 5-2 | Away |
| 12/17/2025 | Kings | - | Home |
| 12/19/2025 | Hurricanes | - | Home |
| 12/20/2025 | Blues | - | Home |
| 12/23/2025 | Hurricanes | - | Away |
Kings' Schedule
| Date | Opponent | Score | Home/Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| 12/10/2025 | Kraken | L 3-2 | Away |
| 12/13/2025 | Flames | L 2-1 | Home |
| 12/15/2025 | Stars | L 4-1 | Away |
| 12/17/2025 | Panthers | - | Away |
| 12/18/2025 | Lightning | - | Away |
| 12/22/2025 | Blue Jackets | - | Home |
| 12/23/2025 | Kraken | - | Home |