Panthers vs. Ducks - News - October 04, 2026

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Carter Verhaeghe - Finds twine Sunday Verhaeghe scored a goal on three shots, added two PIM and went plus-2 in Sunday's 3-2 overtime loss to the Ducks.

Impact Verhaeghe has collected a goal, an assist, four shots and a plus-3 rating over three games this season. The 31-year-old winger is filling a top-six role, working primarily with Sam Bennett and Matthew Tkachuk. Verhaeghe has logged at least 53 points in each of the last five seasons, though his shot volume plummeted last year, which could lead to lower offense if it doesn't bounce back. That said, his consistency makes him a reliable fantasy winger.

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Brad Marchand - Scores in season debut Marchand scored a goal on three shots in Sunday's 3-2 overtime loss to the Ducks.

Impact Marchand missed the first two games of the campaign due to a lower-body injury that required offseason surgery. At the start of the training camp, it was expected he would miss all of October, but he beat that timeline by a wide margin. The 38-year-old winger still carries significant injury risk -- he's missed time in four of the last five campaigns and has only played the full allotment of games in two years of his career. When healthy, Marchand is an effective agitator in the middle six who can chip in at a high pace on offense, particularly with the power play.

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Jacob Markstrom - Handed overtime loss Markstrom stopped 18 of 21 shots in Sunday's 3-2 overtime loss to the Ducks.

Impact Anaheim's power play was the main problem, as Cutter Gauthier scored twice and Mikael Granlund tallied in overtime. Markstrom didn't face a lot of volume otherwise. He's allowed three goals on 36 shots over two games this season, so the Panthers' defensive structure has been effective to shelter the goalie. Florida wraps up its season-opening road trip against the Kings on Tuesday.

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Leo Carlsson - Stands out with playmaking Carlsson logged three power-play assists and two blocked shots in Sunday's 3-2 overtime win over the Panthers.

Impact Carlsson helped out on both of Cutter Gauthier's tallies in regulation before setting up Mikael Granlund's overtime winner. Through two games, Carlsson has a goal and four assists, as well as two shots on net and three blocked shots. The 21-year-old center should continue to be a steady source of option while receiving significant ice time on the first line and top power-play unit.

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