Vancouver Canucks vs Florida Panthers: preview, form and head-to-head

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Florida Panthers host Vancouver Canucks (NHL) on October 15, 2026. Here is how both teams arrive: recent form, the season so far, past meetings and the latest team news.

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Matchup comparison

Recent form: Florida Panthers, 3-2 in the last 5 games against 2-3 for Vancouver Canucks.

Matchup to watch: Vancouver Canucks’ attack (index 152) against Florida Panthers’ defence (index 64).

Matchup to watch: Florida Panthers’ attack (index 64) against Vancouver Canucks’ defence (index 144).

Recent form: last 5

Vancouver Canucks: 2 wins and 3 losses in the last 5, with 20 goals scored and 24 conceded.

Vancouver Canucks
Oct 5, 2026vs Vegas Golden KnightsL2–3
Oct 4, 2026vs Calgary FlamesW4–1
Oct 2, 2026vs Edmonton OilersL7–9
Sep 30, 2026at Edmonton OilersW6–5
Apr 17, 2026 · last seasonat Edmonton OilersL1–6

Florida Panthers: 3 wins and 2 losses in the last 5, with 16 goals scored and 9 conceded.

Florida Panthers
Oct 7, 2026at Los Angeles KingsW2–1
Oct 5, 2026at Anaheim DucksL2–3
Oct 2, 2026at San Jose SharksL3–4
Sep 29, 2026at Carolina HurricanesW1–0
Apr 15, 2026 · last seasonvs Detroit Red WingsW8–1

Results before kickoff, newest first.

Head-to-head

In the last 2 meetings on record, Vancouver Canucks won 1, Florida Panthers won 1.

Mar 18, 2026 · last seasonVancouver Canucks5–2Florida Panthers
Nov 18, 2025 · last seasonFlorida Panthers8–5Vancouver Canucks

Season so far

Vancouver Canucks are 19th of 32 on win rate after 4 games (2-2).

Florida Panthers are 16th of 32 on win rate after 4 games (2-2).

#TeamPWLGoals
19Vancouver Canucks42219:18
16Florida Panthers4228:8

Team season model

  • Vancouver Canucks attack index 152: 52% more scoring per game than the league average.
  • Vancouver Canucks defence index 144: 44% more conceded per game than the league average.
  • Vancouver Canucks rate 32nd of 32 on results-based strength, steady over their last 5 games.
  • Florida Panthers attack index 64: 36% less scoring per game than the league average.
  • Florida Panthers defence index 64: 36% less conceded per game than the league average.
  • Florida Panthers rate 21st of 32 on results-based strength, steady over their last 5 games.

Index 100 is the league average per game. Above 100 in attack means more scoring; below 100 in defence means fewer conceded.

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