The Friday NHL slate features the Florida Panthers (21-15-3) hosting the New York Rangers (19-18-5) at loanDepot park, starting at 8 p.m. ET on TNT. The Panthers rank ninth and the Rangers 13th in the Eastern Conference.
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Panthers vs. Rangers: Jan. 2 Viewing Options
- Date: Friday, January 2, 2026
- Time: 8 p.m. ET
- How to watch on TV: TNT
- Location: Miami, Florida
- Venue: loanDepot park
- Live Stream: Watch this match on HBO Max (Regional restrictions may apply)
Panthers' 2025-26 Stats
| Stat | Per-Game Average | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Goals Scored | 3.18 | 12th |
| Goals Allowed | 3.15 | 20th |
| Shots | 29.2 | 8th |
| Shots Allowed | 26.5 | 6th |
| Power Play % | 18.49% | 21st |
| Penalty Kill % | 82.84% | 7th |
Rangers' 2025-26 Stats
| Stat | Per-Game Average | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Goals Scored | 2.55 | 31st |
| Goals Allowed | 2.76 | 6th |
| Shots | 25.6 | 28th |
| Shots Allowed | 28.3 | 18th |
| Power Play % | 19.8% | 15th |
| Penalty Kill % | 80.17% | 17th |
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Panthers vs. Rangers Top Players
Panthers
- One of Florida's top offensive options this season is Brad Marchand, who has recorded 45 points in 38 games.
- Sam Reinhart is another of Florida's important contributors currently with 43 total points (22 goals and 21 assists) to his name.
- Anton Lundell has contributed 31 points for Florida in 39 games this season, scoring on 14.8% of his shots and recording 13 goals and 18 assists.
- Across 27 games played, Sergei Bobrovsky has a goaltending record of 17-9-1. During those games, he's allowed 74 goals while recording 582 saves.
Rangers
- Artemi Panarin's 41 points make him a vital offensive option for New York. He has 14 goals and 27 assists in 41 games.
- Mika Zibanejad is a key piece of the offense for New York with 30 total points this season. He has scored 12 goals and added 18 assists in 41 games.
- Adam Fox has 28 points so far, including four goals and 24 assists.
- Igor Shesterkin has a 16-12-4 record this season, with a .909 save percentage (19th in the league). He has 813 saves, and has allowed 81 goals (2.5 goals against average).
Panthers vs. Rangers Injury Report
Panthers
Tomas Nosek: Out (Knee),
Jonah Gadjovich: Out (Upper Body),
Aleksander Barkov Jr.: Out (Knee),
Dmitry Kulikov: Out (Upper Body),
Cole Schwindt: Out (Arm),
Matthew Tkachuk: Out (Groin)
Rangers
Adam Edstrom: Out (Lower Body),
Jonathan Tanner Miller: Out (Upper Body),
Conor Sheary: Out (Lower Body),
Noah Laba: Day-To-Day (Upper Body)
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Panthers' Schedule
| Date | Opponent | Score | Home/Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| 12/27/2025 | Lightning | L 4-2 | Home |
| 12/29/2025 | Capitals | W 5-3 | Home |
| 12/30/2025 | Canadiens | L 3-2 | Home |
| 1/2/2026 | Rangers | - | Home |
| 1/4/2026 | Avalanche | - | Home |
| 1/6/2026 | Maple Leafs | - | Away |
| 1/8/2026 | Canadiens | - | Away |
Rangers' Schedule
| Date | Opponent | Score | Home/Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| 12/27/2025 | Islanders | L 2-0 | Away |
| 12/29/2025 | Hurricanes | L 3-2 | Away |
| 12/31/2025 | Capitals | L 6-3 | Away |
| 1/2/2026 | Panthers | - | Away |
| 1/5/2026 | Mammoth | - | Home |
| 1/8/2026 | Sabres | - | Home |
| 1/10/2026 | Bruins | - | Away |