The Florida Panthers (7-6-1) take on 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 both teams heading into the game following a win. The Panthers knocked off the Los Angeles Kings 5-2 in their last game, while the Sharks are coming off a 2-1 victory over the Winnipeg Jets.
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Before watching this matchup, here is our prediction for which team will bring home the win in Saturday's hockey action.
The Sharks' offense has put up 37 goals in their last 10 games, while their defense has given up 28 goals. They have recorded 33 power-play opportunities during that span, and have scored five goals (15.2%). They are 6-3-1 over those games.
Panthers vs. Sharks Predictions for Saturday
Our computer projections model for this encounter predicts a final tally of Sharks 4, Panthers 3.
- Moneyline Pick: Sharks (+205)
- Total Pick: No Pick - Predicted Margin Negligible
- Spread Pick: Sharks (+1.5)
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Panthers Splits and Trends
- The Panthers have gone 1-1-2 in overtime matchups as part of an overall record of 7-6-1.
- 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 have scored more than two goals in eight games (6-2-0, 12 points).
- In the five games when Florida has recorded a lone power-play goal, it registered six points after finishing 3-2-0.
- When it has outshot opponents, Florida is 4-3-1 (nine points).
- The Panthers' opponents have had more shots in six games. The Panthers finished 3-3-0 in those matchups (six points).
Sharks Splits and Trends
- The Sharks have a 3-3-6 record in overtime matchups 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 scored 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 in 10 games, earning 12 points from those contests.
- This season, San Jose has capitalized on a single power-play goal in four games and picked up 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 in 12 games, going 6-3-3 to register 15 points.
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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+
- Live Stream: Watch this game on ESPN+
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- Where: SAP Center at San Jose in San Jose, California
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