The Seattle Kraken are set to take on the Florida Panthers on March 24, 2026, at the Amerant Bank Arena in Sunrise, FL. This matchup comes at a critical time for both teams as they navigate the final stretch of the NHL season.
Currently, the Florida Panthers hold a record of 34-32-3, while the Seattle Kraken sit at 31-29-9. The Panthers find themselves 14 points out of the final Eastern Conference wild card spot with just 13 games remaining in the season, making this game particularly significant for their playoff aspirations.
In contrast, the Kraken have struggled offensively, scoring two goals or fewer in nine of their last 14 games since the Winter Olympic break. Despite this, they have a strong historical performance against the Panthers, winning three of their last four matchups in Sunrise and holding a 6-2-1 all-time record against Florida.
Key players to watch include Sam Reinhart for the Panthers, who has accumulated 61 points in 64 games, and Jordan Eberle of the Kraken, who has 49 points over 67 games this season. Goaltending will also be crucial, with Sergei Bobrovsky having conceded 137 goals this season, while Joey Daccord has a save percentage of .900 and has allowed 117 goals.
The last meeting between these teams resulted in a decisive 6-1 victory for the Kraken, which adds an extra layer of intrigue to this upcoming game. Lane Lambert, the Kraken’s coach, emphasized the need for his team to increase their offensive pressure, stating, “We can debate desperation level and intent all we want but the bottom line is the Kraken must get more pucks to the net and force opposing goalies to stop them.”
As the game approaches, both teams are aware of the stakes involved. Lambert noted, “This part of the schedule, playing meaningful hockey down to the end, is in many ways their ‘reward’ for having gotten this far.” The Panthers, despite being two-time defending Stanley Cup champions, are not in a position to contend for a playoff spot this season, which adds to the complexity of their current situation.
The puck drops at 7 p.m. ET, and fans are eager to see how this matchup unfolds. With both teams facing their unique challenges, the outcome could significantly impact their respective seasons.