Full Breakdown
Calgary Flames Face Florida Panthers in Black Friday Matinee
11/29/2025, 5:31:57 PM
Game Overview
On November 24, 2025, the Calgary Flames (8-14-3, 19 points) will face off against the Florida Panthers (12-10-1, 25 points) at Amerant Bank Arena in Sunrise, Florida. This matchup is part of the NHL's Black Friday festivities, featuring a series of games throughout the day. The game is scheduled to start at 2 p.m. MT and will be broadcast on Sportsnet West, Ontario, East, and Sportsnet 960 The Fan.
Recent Performance and Preparation
The Flames arrived in South Florida after a challenging game against the Tampa Bay Lightning, where they fell behind early and struggled to capitalize on power play opportunities. Head Coach Ryan Huska emphasized the importance of regrouping and refining their strategy during practice, particularly focusing on improving their power play execution. "If our power play would have found a way to get us one goal, maybe if we're fortunate two goals, then we're still in a game," Huska stated, highlighting the need for quicker puck movement and better pressure management.
Conversely, the Panthers are looking to bounce back after a 4-2 loss to the Philadelphia Flyers. They are currently missing key players, including Matthew Tkachuk and Aleksander Barkov, which has affected their performance. Despite these absences, the Panthers are expected to be competitive, as they aim to leverage their home advantage.
Key Statistics
- Flames: 8 wins, 19 points, 12.6% power play percentage (32nd in the league), 81.2% penalty kill percentage (13th).
- Panthers: 12 wins, 25 points, 19.8% power play percentage (16th), 79.2% penalty kill percentage (20th).
Criticism & Opposition
The Flames' recent performance has drawn criticism, particularly regarding their power play efficiency, which has been ranked last in the league. Additionally, the absence of several key players for the Panthers raises questions about their depth and ability to compete effectively.
What's Next
This game marks the first of two meetings between the Flames and Panthers this season, with the second matchup scheduled for March 20, 2026, in Calgary. Both teams are looking to improve their standings as the season progresses.
Verbatim Quotes
- “It's important, you know, we leave our last game where it was,” — Ryan Lomberg, Forward, Calgary Flames
- “but we've seen these early games before, so I'm expecting them to come out ready and anticipating a good hard game tomorrow for our guys.” — Ryan Huska, Head Coach, Calgary Flames
