Troy Terry and Mason McTavish scored in a shootout, and the Anaheim Ducks beat the Florida Panthers 3-2 on Tuesday night. Leo Carlsson had a goal and an assist, and Cutter Gauthier also scored to help the Ducks end a five-game trip with a victory in coach Joel Quenneville's first game against his former team.

Getting back to their blueprint in their last outing, the Panthers kept one of the top offenses in the NHL off the scoreboard during a 3-0 win over the Vegas Golden Knights on Saturday.

The Florida Panthers will not have leading scorer Brad Marchand in the lineup Tuesday against the visiting Anaheim Ducks due to a death in the family. Marchand, 37, leads Florida in goals (five), assists (six) and points (11) in 10 games this season.

Florida has won four of its eight games as a favorite this season. In three games with moneyline odds shorter than -184 this season, the Panthers have picked up a victory twice. The moneyline odds imply that Florida has a 64.8% chance of winning this contest.

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As the NHL season progresses, fans eagerly await the clash between the Anaheim Ducks and the Florida Panthers. Scheduled for 7 p.m. ET, this matchup promises to be thrilling, with both teams showcasing their strengths and addressing their weaknesses.

Share Anaheim Ducks (4-3-1, in the Pacific Division) vs. Florida Panthers (5-5, in the Atlantic Division) Sunrise, Florida; Tuesday, 7 p.m. EDT BOTTOM LINE: The Florida Panthers play the Anaheim Ducks in a non-conference matchup.