Florida Panthers vs Anaheim Ducks Picks and Predictions October 28th 2025

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The Anaheim Ducks travel to face the Florida Panthers on Tuesday, October 28, 2025, at Amerant Bank Arena. The Ducks’ revitalized offense will be tested against a Florida team known for defensive strength and championship pedigree. Puck drop is set for 7:00 PM ET on ESPN+.

Line Movement and Odds

Florida opened as a -185 favorite with Anaheim listed at +156. The total sits at 6.0 goals, leaning toward the under given both clubs’ recent form.

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Anaheim Ducks Outlook

Anaheim’s offense has made a major leap under new head coach Joel Quenneville. The Ducks rank fifth in the NHL in scoring at 3.63 goals per game after finishing 30th last season. Forward Troy Terry leads the charge with nine points, tied with rising star Leo Carlsson, while rookie Beckett Sennecke continues to impress with three goals in his first eight games.

Anaheim has been more disciplined and efficient on special teams, ranking sixth in power-play conversion. Despite a 4-3-1 start, their ability to generate offense against elite goaltending makes them a live underdog. The Ducks are expected to start Lukas Dostal in goal (2-3-1, .899 SV%, 3.02 GAA), giving John Gibson a rest after a heavy workload stretch.

The key storyline entering Tuesday’s matchup is health. Captain Radko Gudas, forward Mikael Granlund, and winger Chris Kreider are all questionable. Gudas’ physical presence and Granlund’s veteran playmaking would be crucial against a Panthers squad that thrives on controlling the neutral zone.

Anaheim Ducks Injury Report

• Mikael Granlund – questionable (lower body)
• Radko Gudas – questionable (lower body)
• Chris Kreider – questionable (illness)
• Ryan Strome – out (upper body)

Florida Panthers Outlook

The two-time defending Stanley Cup champions return home following a convincing 3-0 victory over Vegas, highlighted by Sergei Bobrovsky’s 50th career shutout. Florida is 4-1-0 at Amerant Bank Arena this season and continues to rely on goaltending and defensive structure to offset offensive absences.

Injuries to Aleksander Barkov and Matthew Tkachuk have limited the Panthers’ scoring output to 2.50 goals per game (29th in the NHL), down sharply from last season’s 3.00. Veteran Brad Marchand leads the team with 11 points, while Anton Lundell and Mackie Samoskevich have stepped up in expanded roles.

Florida’s power play remains steady at 22 percent despite lineup changes, and their defensive core — led by Brandon Montour and Gustav Forsling — has allowed just 2.28 goals per game. Bobrovsky (5-3-0, .903 SV%) is expected to start again as the Panthers aim for their fifth home win.

Florida Panthers Injury Report

• Aleksander Barkov – out (knee)
• Matthew Tkachuk – out (lower body)
• Dmitry Kulikov – out (upper body)
• Tomas Nosek – out (knee)
• Jonah Gadjovich – out (upper body)
• Brad Marchand – out (personal)

Key Matchup / Path to Victory

Anaheim’s young offense against Florida’s veteran blue line will define the matchup. The Ducks’ puck movement and speed can exploit gaps if Florida’s defense gets stretched, but Bobrovsky’s form gives the Panthers a clear edge in net. Anaheim will need to strike early to avoid Florida’s forecheck grinding down its defense.

For the Panthers, controlling the faceoff circle and limiting odd-man rushes will be essential. If Florida can manage puck possession and avoid penalties, they have the advantage against a banged-up Ducks roster.

Best Bets and Prediction

The Ducks’ offensive surge is notable, but Florida’s structure and home-ice dominance make them the more complete team. Expect the Panthers’ depth and goaltending to prevail in a low-scoring contest.

Projected Score: Panthers 4, Ducks 2
Best Bet: Panthers Moneyline (-185)
Secondary Lean: Under 6.0 (-112)

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