Winnipeg Jets vs Florida Panthers, Oct. 30, 2026
Winnipeg Jets4-4-3, 11 pts- 6:00 PMCT
- 5:00 PMMT
- 4:00 PMPT
Florida Panthers6-4-2, 14 ptsThe Winnipeg Jets visit the Florida Panthers on Friday, Oct. 30, 2026. Puck drop is 7:00 PM ET on Scripps Sports. The Jets arrive at 4-4-3 and the Panthers at 6-4-2. It is the first meeting of the two clubs in 2026-27.
| Date | Start time | Matchup | TV | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fri, Oct 30 | Scripps Sports | Scheduled |
Jets vs Panthers Game Details
The fixed facts for this game in one place. The Panthers play at Amerant Bank Arena in Florida.
| Matchup | Winnipeg Jets at Florida Panthers |
|---|---|
| Date | Friday, Oct. 30, 2026 |
| Puck drop | 7:00 PM ET |
| Status | Scheduled |
| TV | Scripps Sports |
| Venue | Amerant Bank Arena, Florida |
| Home team | Florida Panthers (Florida, United States) |
| Away team | Winnipeg Jets |
| Game type | Regular season |
| Season | 2026-27 |
What Time Does Jets vs Panthers Start?
The Jets vs Panthers start time is 7:00 PM ET on Friday, Oct. 30, 2026. That is 6:00 PM Central, 5:00 PM Mountain and 4:00 PM Pacific.
| Time zone | Start | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Eastern (ET) | 7:00 PM | Florida |
| Central (CT) | 6:00 PM | Winnipeg |
| Mountain (MT) | 5:00 PM | |
| Pacific (PT) | 4:00 PM | |
| Atlantic (AT) | 8:00 PM | |
| Newfoundland (NT) | 8:30 PM | |
| Your time |
How to Watch Jets vs Panthers
Winnipeg Jets at Florida Panthers is on Scripps Sports, with puck drop at 7:00 PM ET.
National NHL games in the United States air on ESPN, ABC, TNT, truTV and ESPN+. Games outside those windows go to the regional networks for the Florida and Winnipeg markets. In Canada, Sportsnet holds the national rights, Prime Video streams Wednesday nights, and TVA Sports carries French-language games.
Jets vs Panthers in 2026-27: Head to Head
The Jets and the Panthers meet twice in 2026-27. None of the games has been played yet; this is the season series in full.
| Date | Start time | Matchup | TV | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tue, Oct 27 | Florida PanthersFLAWinnipeg JetsWPG | Scripps Sports | Scheduled | |
| Fri, Oct 30 | Scripps Sports | Scheduled |
Form and Standings: Jets and Panthers
The Jets are 4-4-3, 7th in the Central Division with 11 points and a last-10 record of 4-4-2. The Panthers are 6-4-2, 6th in the Atlantic with 14 points and 5-4-1 in their last 10.
| Team | GP | Record | PTS | Home | Away | GF | GA | Streak | Last 10 | Last 5 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11 | 4-4-3 | 11 | 2-3-1 | 2-1-2 | 27 | 31 | L1 | 4-4-2 | LOTLLOT | |
| 12 | 6-4-2 | 14 | 2-1-0 | 4-3-2 | 34 | 36 | W1 | 5-4-1 | WLLWW |
Next Game for the Jets and the Panthers
Winnipeg Jets
The Jets next play at Carolina Hurricanes on Sunday, Nov. 1, 2026 at 1:00 PM ET on CARNHL.
| Date | Start time | Matchup | TV | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sun, Nov 1 | Winnipeg JetsWPG Carolina HurricanesCAR | CARNHL | Scheduled |
Florida Panthers
The Panthers next play vs Detroit Red Wings on Monday, Nov. 2, 2026 at 7:00 PM ET on Scripps Sports.
| Date | Start time | Matchup | TV | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mon, Nov 2 |  Detroit Red WingsDETFlorida PanthersFLA | Scripps Sports | Scheduled |
FAQ About Jets vs Panthers
What time is Jets vs Panthers on Oct. 30?
7:00 PM ET (6:00 PM CT, 5:00 PM MT, 4:00 PM PT). Atlantic, Newfoundland and your own local time are in the start-time table above.
What channel is Jets vs Panthers on?
The game is on Scripps Sports. National games also stream on ESPN+ in the United States; in Canada the Sportsnet windows apply.
Where is Jets vs Panthers being played?
At Amerant Bank Arena in Florida, home of the Florida Panthers. The Winnipeg Jets are the visiting team.
Who has the better record, the Jets or the Panthers?
The Panthers. They are 6-4-2 with 14 points, against 4-4-3 and 11 points for the Jets.
How many times do the Jets and Panthers play in 2026-27?
Twice. None has been played yet.
Does Jets vs Panthers count in the standings?
Yes. It is a regular-season game: two points for a win, one for a loss in overtime or a shootout.
What time does Jets vs Panthers end?
A regular-season NHL game runs about 2 hours 30 minutes, so this one should end around 9:30 PM ET. Overtime adds up to five minutes, and a shootout a few more.
Is Jets vs Panthers on national TV?
No. Scripps Sports is a regional broadcast, shown in the Florida and Winnipeg markets. Outside those markets it needs an out-of-market package.
Updated All times Eastern Time (ET)