Florida Panthers vs Anaheim Ducks

October 4, 2026 · 8:00 PM EDT · Scheduled

Model projection

Panthers 92%Ducks 8%
Projected score2.5 – 0.3expected goals
Overtime11%chance of OT
Model moneyline-1150 / +1150Panthers / Ducks
Market moneyline-125 / +105DraftKings

Section edges

Season-level model scores for each side. The higher score owns the edge in that part of the game.

SectionPanthersDucksEdge
Front Office305.1313.9Ducks
Coaching332.5168.5Panthers
Offense217209.4Panthers
Defense369.9342.8Panthers
Overtime347.8284.4Panthers
Opponents29.751.2Ducks
Global183.6216.5Ducks

Metric matchup

The largest gaps between the two clubs across the model's shared metrics, with each side's raw value and 0–100 league score.

MetricSectionPanthersDucks
Opp Comebacks in 3rd PeriodsDefense1 · 00 · 100
Shut OutsDefense1 · 1000 · 0
Number of Different Goal Scorers (OT)Overtime1 · 1000 · 0
Line StabilityCoaching1.9 · 950 · 0
Shorthanded Opportunities / PK Minute (Proxy)Defense0.69 · 19.90 · 100
Opp Shot Attempts / GameDefense26.5 · 10050 · 34.7
Top 5 Players Production RatioOffense60% · 600% · 0
Blocked Shots / GameDefense12.5 · 59.50 · 0
Penalty-Kill TOI per Game (Def Zone Proxy)Defense1,633 · 40.70 · 100
Opp Time with the LeadDefense12.8% · 81.853.7% · 23.5
3+ Goal Routes (Blowout Losses)Coaching0 · 1002 · 50
Top 5 Production Ratio vs Team (PP)Offense100% · 0— · 50

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Panthers vs Ducks matchup

This page summarizes the NHL Power Ranking model's view of Florida Panthers vs Anaheim Ducks on October 4, 2026. Win probabilities come from the head-to-head engine, which blends each club's stored power sections with goaltending, schedule rest and available roster context. Section edges show where each side owns a season-long advantage; the metric table lists the largest measured gaps.

Team pages: Florida Panthers power ranking and Anaheim Ducks power ranking.