The Atlanta Falcons (8-8) will face off against NFC South rivals, the Carolina Panthers (4-12), on Sunday, January 5, 2025 at Mercedes-Benz Stadium. The Falcons are considerable favorites in this

Even though they were out of playoff contention weeks ago, the Panthers have shown plenty of fight that should give optimism heading into next season. But that got roughed up when the Tampa Bay Buccaneers were ruthless against them in Week 17.

The Panthers took the lead with 11:12 left in regulation on a Matthew Tkachuk power-play goal on his first shift after spending 12 minutes in the penalty box due to an unsportsmanlike conduct penalty and a 10-minute misconduct stemming from a scrum in the Panthers’ offensive zone late in the second period.

SUNRISE, Fla. — Sam Reinhart and Anton Lundell scored in the shootout, and the Florida Panthers beat the Pittsburgh Penguins 3-2 on Friday night. Matthew Tkachuk got a power-play goal midway through the third period for Florida, which also got a goal from Gustav Forsling.

Off to a stellar start in the first season of his new eight-year contract, Sam Reinhart leads the Panthers in goals (22) and points (45). Matthew Tkachuk is second in points (35), while Aleksander Barkov is third in points (34) and tied with Reinhart for the most assists (23).