Tuesday: Vancouver Canucks, 7 p.m. ET
The Panthers will kick off their homestand with a matchup against the surging Canucks (16-15-3) at FLA Live Arena on Tuesday. On quite the roll in recent weeks, Vancouver has won 10 of its last 12 games, including a 5-2 win at Seattle in their last outing on Jan. 1. In that stretch, the Canucks have outscored their opponents 36-21. J.T. Miller leads the team in scoring with 36 points (11 goals, 25 assists), while Quinn Hughes sits in second with 28 points (two goals, 26 assists). Earning at least one point in each of his last nine games, Miller has tallied three goals and 10 assists in that span. Between the pipes, Thatcher Demko has posted an 15-11-1 record with a .920 save percentage, including going 7-0-0 over his last seven starts. Looking to put a few behind Demko, Anthony Duclair has been carrying a hot stick for the Panthers. Tied for the team-lead in goals with 14, he's found the back of the net five times over his last six contests.
TV & Streaming: Bally Sports Florida, ESPN+ (Out of Region)
Radio: 790 WAXY (Dade/Broward); 640 WMEN (Palm Beach); 100.3 WCTH (Florida Keys); SiriusXM Channel 220 / App & Streaming 932
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Friday: Dallas Stars, 7 p.m. ET
Closing the book on their season series, the Panthers will host the Stars (17-13-2) at FLA Live Arena on Friday.
Despite entering this week on the heels of a 2-1 loss at St. Louis on Sunday, Dallas has picked up wins in four of its last five games, including squeezing out a 6-5 shootout win over the Panthers on Jan. 6. Tied for first on the Stars in scoring, Joe Pavelski and Jason Robertson have each amassed 30 points. Always taking his game up a notch in this matchup, Robertson has produced nine points (six goals, three assists) in nine career games against the Cats. In net, both goaltenders have been playing well for Dallas. Jake Oettinger has gone 8-2-0 with a .923 save percentage, while Braden Holtby is 6-8-1 with a .920 save percentage. Looking for a bit of a revenge, Jonathan Huberdeau should crack the scoresheet in this game for Florida. Leading the team in scoring with 46 points (13 goals, 33 assists), he's recorded 13 points (three goals, 10 assists) over his last five contests, including racking up two points in Dallas last week.
TV & Streaming: Bally Sports Florida, NHL Network
Radio: 560 WQAM (Dade/Broward); 640 WMEN (Palm Beach); 100.3 WCTH (Florida Keys); SiriusXM Channel 91 / App & Streaming 932
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Saturday: Columbus Blue Jackets, 6 p.m. ET
Closing out their three-game defense of FLA Live Arena, the Panthers will host the Blue Jackets (16-16-1) on Saturday. After dropping three straight games, Columbus closed out last week with a 4-3 win over the Devils on Saturday. Struggling mightily on the defensive side of the puck, the Blue Jackets currently rank 28th in the NHL in average goals allowed per game (3.55) and have given up at least seven goals in two of their last four outings. Up front, Oliver Bjorkstrand and Jakub Voracek are tied for first on the team in scoring with 25 points each, while Boone Jenner ranks third with 21 points, including a team-best 13 goals. Heating up coming into this week, look for Carter Verhaeghe to drive play for the Panthers in this contest. Sitting third on the team in scoring with 28 points (10 goals, 18 assists), he's notched four points (two goals, two assists) over his last two games. In seven career games against Columbus, he's amassed six points.
TV & Streaming: Bally Sports Florida, ESPN+ (Out of Region)
Radio:560 WQAM (Dade/Broward); 850 WFTL (Palm Beach); 100.3 WCTH (Florida Keys); SiriusXM Channel 219 / App & Streaming 932
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