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The Florida Panthers look to get back on the winning track when they play host to the Vancouver Canucks in what should be an intriguing matchup on Monday night.
Things have not been easy on the two-time defending Stanley Cup champions in the early going of the 2025-26 season. With the loss of captain Aleksander Barkov for the entire year, as well as missing out on their sparkplug in Matthew Tkachuk, it has been difficult for the Panthers to find consistency in the first month of the campaign.
The Panthers have looked like one of the better teams in the league in spurts, including picking up solid wins over the Vegas Golden Knights and Washington Capitals last week. However, the team was served some humble pie last Saturday, losing to the rival Tampa Bay Lightning on home ice, 3-1. Even though they are above .500, Florida finds itself outside of a playoff spot.
A similar tale can be said about the Canucks. While the team has not been bad, injuries to key players, like captain Quinn Hughes, have hindered the team thus far. Vancouver is hoping to build momentum off beating the Lightning 6-2 on Sunday.
NHL HOCKEY
Vancouver Canucks (9-9-2) vs. Florida Panthers (9-8-1)
When: Monday, November 17
Time: 7 p.m. ET
Where: Amerant Bank Arena (Sunrise, Fla.)
Channel: ESPN+
