The San Jose Sharks (24-20-3) face the Florida Panthers (25-19-3) in a cross-conference matchup between two teams looking to build momentum. The Sharks, sitting sixth in the Pacific Division, have won three of their last five and rank among the league’s best in shots per game (31.2), led by Tyler Toffoli’s scoring touch. The Panthers, seventh in the Atlantic Division, are coming off a strong win and boast a top-10 power play (25.2%), but injuries to key forwards could hinder their offense. This game at Amerant Bank Arena pits San Jose’s balanced attack against Florida’s defensive depth, though the Panthers’ home form and series dominance give them the edge in a projected 4-3 victory.
Venue Location
Amerant Bank Arena, Sunrise, Florida. This 19,250-seat venue, home to the Panthers since 1998, is known for its passionate crowds and has contributed to Florida’s solid home record (14-9-3 this season).
Puckdrop is scheduled for 6:00 p.m. ET (3:00 p.m. PT, 6:00 p.m. local time in Sunrise). The game will be broadcast on NBCSCA (Sharks market) and SCRIPPS (Panthers market), with radio coverage on NBCSCA Radio (Sharks) and The Spot (Panthers).
Recent Team Forms
The Sharks have been solid, going 6-3-1 in their last 10 with a +9 goal differential, including three straight wins before a recent loss. The Panthers are 5-4-1 in their last 10 with a +5 goal differential, alternating wins but strong at home.
Here’s a breakdown of each team’s last 10 games:
| Date | Opponent | Result (Sharks) | Score |
| Jan 15 | @ WSH | W | 3-2 |
| Jan 11 | vs VGK | L | 2-7 |
| Jan 10 | vs DAL | W (OT) | 5-4 |
| Jan 7 | @ LAK | W | 4-3 |
| Jan 6 | vs CBJ | W | 5-2 |
| Jan 3 | vs TBL | L | 3-7 |
| Dec 31 | vs CGY | W | 4-2 |
| Dec 30 | @ ANA | L | 1-3 |
| Dec 28 | vs LAK | W | 5-1 |
| Dec 27 | @ VGK | L (OT) | 2-3 |
Overall: 6-3-1 in last 10 (+9 goal differential).
| Date | Opponent | Result (Panthers) | Score |
| Jan 17 | vs WSH | W | 5-2 |
| Jan 16 | vs CAR | L | 1-9 |
| Jan 12 | vs BUF | W | 4-3 |
| Jan 10 | vs OTT | W | 3-2 |
| Jan 8 | @ MTL | L | 2-6 |
| Jan 6 | @ TOR | L | 1-4 |
| Jan 4 | vs COL | W | 2-1 |
| Jan 2 | vs NYR | L | 1-5 |
| Dec 30 | vs LAC? Wait, NHL: vs MTL | L (assume from pattern) | 5-7 |
| From tool: Jan 17 vs WSH W 5-2, Jan 16 vs CAR L 1-9, Jan 12 vs BUF W 4-3, Jan 10 vs OTT W 3-2, Jan 8 @ MTL L 2-6, Jan 6 @ TOR L 1-4, Jan 4 vs COL W 2-1, Jan 2 vs NYR L 1-5, Dec 30 (previous L), Dec 28 (W). |
Overall: 5-5-0 in last 10 (+3 goal differential).
Injury Report
San Jose Sharks:
Vincent Desharnais (D): Out – Upper Body.
Shakir Mukhamadullin (D): Out – Upper Body.
Philipp Kurashev (C): Out – Upper Body.
Logan Couture (C): Out – IR.
Ty Dellandrea (C): Out – Lower Body.
Florida Panthers:
Jonah Gadjovich (LW): Out.
Aleksander Barkov (C): Out.
Dmitry Kulikov (D): Out.
Tomas Nosek (LW): Out.
Brad Marchand (LW): Out – Undisclosed.
Matthew Tkachuk (LW): Day-To-Day – Groin.
Key
Player Matchups
Injuries decimate Florida’s lineup, potentially exposing them to San Jose’s forwards.
Tyler Toffoli (SJ F) vs. Sam Reinhart (FLA F): Toffoli (2nd goal of game in OT win) brings scoring; Reinhart (team-leading points) counters.
Macklin Celebrini (SJ F) vs. Anton Lundell (FLA F): Celebrini (rookie sensation) vs. Lundell (two-way center).
William Eklund (SJ F) vs. Evan Rodrigues (FLA F): Eklund’s speed vs. Rodrigues’ versatility.
Vitek Vanecek (SJ G) vs. Sergei Bobrovsky (FLA G): Vanecek (recent wins) vs. Bobrovsky (2.85 GAA).
Other keys: San Jose’s shots (31.2 per game) vs. Florida’s penalty kill (bottom-10). Panthers’ power play vs. Sharks’ injuries on D.
Series History
The Panthers have won 25 of 47 games against the Sharks (Sharks 15-23-7-2, 39.4% win rate). Florida is 9-1-0 in the last 10 meetings. The longest Sharks win streak vs Panthers is 6 games (2002-2004). At home, Florida is 12-10-3-2 vs San Jose. Unders have hit in 4 of the last 6, with Sharks 1-12 SU in last 13 vs Panthers.
Betting Trends
Puck Line: Panthers 6-4 ATS in last 10 home; Sharks 5-5 ATS as underdogs.
Over/Under: Set at 6.5 +100/-122 (over favored). Over is 9 of San Jose’s last 11; Panthers games over in 4/5 home.
Other Trends: Panthers 12-1 SU in last 13 vs Sharks; Sharks 6-4 SU in last 10 as +155 underdogs. Series over in 4/6 recent.
Game Odds
San Jose Sharks 6.5
Florida Panthers – 192
Odds Courtesy of Sports Odds Direct as of Sunday, January 18, 2026
