The Florida Panthers are set to face off against the Dallas Stars tonight, December 13, 2025, at 8 p.m. ET. Here's a look at the projected lineups for both teams:
Florida Panthers (15-13-2)
The Panthers will be fielding the same 18 skaters as in their previous game, a 6-2 loss against the Colorado Avalanche.
- Forwards: Eetu Luostarinen - Anton Lundell - Sam Reinhart, Carter Verhaeghe - Sam Bennett - Brad Marchand, A.J. Greer - Evan Rodrigues - Mackie Samoskevich, Jesper Boqvist - Jack Studnicka - Noah Gregor
- Defense: Gustav Forsling - Aaron Ekblad, Niko Mikkola - Seth Jones, Jeff Petry - Uvis Balinskis
- Goalies: Sergei Bobrovsky, Daniil Tarasov
Scratches: Donovan Sebrango, Luke Kunin
Injuries: The Panthers are dealing with a significant number of injuries, with Aleksander Barkov (knee), Matthew Tkachuk (lower body), Tomas Nosek (knee), Jonah Gadjovich (upper body), Dmitry Kulikov (shoulder), and Cole Schwindt (arm) all sidelined. There is a glimmer of hope as Matthew Tkachuk may be returning as early as December 15.
Dallas Stars (21-6-5)
- Forwards: Sam Steel - Wyatt Johnston - Mikko Rantanen, Jason Robertson - Roope Hintz - Jamie Benn, Justin Hryckowian - Matt Duchene - Mavrik Bourque, Oskar Back - Radek Faksa - Colin Blackwell
- Defense: Esa Lindell - Miro Heiskanen, Thomas Harley - Alex Petrovic, Kyle Capobianco - Ilya Lybushkin
- Goalies: Jake Oettinger, Casey DeSmith
Scratches: Vladislav Kolyachonok, Nathan Bastian
Injuries: The Stars also have their share of injuries, with Tyler Seguin (ACL), Matt Duchene (upper body), Adam Erne (lower body), Thomas Harley (lower body), Nils Lundkvist (illness), and Lian Bichsel (lower body) on the injured list. Adam Erne is considered day-to-day after participating in the morning skate.
Keys to the Game
The Panthers will need to overcome their significant injury woes and find a way to generate offense against a strong Stars team. With key players like Barkov and Tkachuk out, other players will need to step up and contribute. The Stars, despite their own injury challenges, will look to continue their strong season, relying on their top players like Wyatt Johnston and Mikko Rantanen.
Additional Information
- The game will be broadcast on Victory+ and SCRIPPS.
- The Stars' penalty-killing efficiency in the last 10 games has been 100%.
- Jake Oettinger has a 1.99 GAA and a .925 SV% for the Stars in the last 10 games.
- Top players for goals include Carter Verhaeghe for the Panthers and Jason Robertson for the Stars.
- Top players for assists include Sam Bennett for the Panthers and Wyatt Johnston for the Stars.
