Florida Panthers vs. Nashville Predators Prediction, Preview, and Odds
The Florida Panthers face the Nashville Predators with both teams looking to build off of strong seasons. The Panthers have a 27-14-4 record and have the second-best record in the Atlantic Division but have lost four games in a row while the Predators have a 25-20-1 record and have the fourth-best record in the Central Division. Both teams look to improve in their divisions and the upcoming game should be a great one as a result.
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Panthers are led by great defense
The Panthers are having a great season with their offense stepping up and scoring 3.16 goals per game. Aleksander Barkov, Sam Reinhart, and Carter Verhaeghe have scored 67 goals and 80 assists to lead the top two lines but the rest of the offense has stepped up as well. Matthew Tkachuk, Sam Bennett, and Evan Rodrigues have combined for 29 goals and 59 assists while defensemen Oliver Ekman-Larsson and Gustav Forsling have added 15 goals and 26 assists from the point to open up the offense.
— Florida Panthers (@FlaPanthers) January 20, 2024
The offense has been great but the defense has carried the Panthers, allowing only 2.64 goals per game. Gustav Forsling and Aaron Ekblad have combined for 7.4 defensive point shares and 95 blocked shots while Oliver Ekman-Larsson Niko Mikkola, and Dmitry Kulikov have combined for 5.7 defensive point shares to add depth to the unit. In addition, goaltender Sergei Bobrovsky has stepped up with a .908 save percentage and a 2.55 goals-against average on 911 shots with 4.0 goals saved above average.
Predators hope defense improves
The Predators are having a great season with their offense stepping up and scoring 3.07 goals per game. Filip Forsberg and Ryan O'Reilly have scored 39 goals and 50 assists to lead the top line but the rest of the offense has been great as well. Gustav Nyquist, Luke Evangelista, and Colton Sissons have combined for 33 goals and 47 assists while defensemen Roman Josi and Alexandre Carrier have added 12 goals and 41 assists from the point to open up the offense.
Roman Josi has now passed Shea Weber for the most goals by a defenseman and the third-most among all skaters in Predators history. pic.twitter.com/Dd1pnIZzmz
— Nashville Predators (@PredsNHL) January 20, 2024
The offense has been great but the defense has struggled, allowing 3.09 goals per game. Roman Josi and Ryan McDonagh have combined for 4.7 defensive point shares but the rest of the unit has struggled, allowing opponents to find open shots on the net with ease. In addition, goaltender Juuse Saros has struggled with a .902 save percentage and a 2.97 goals-against average on 1011 shots with -1.2 goals saved above average.
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The Predators look to step up on their home ice but the Panthers are having a great season and I see them taking over this game from the first period. The Panthers, who average 3.16 goals per game, should create plenty of scoring chances with Filip Forsberg, Ryan O'Reilly, and the rest of the forward unit carrying the puck into the offensive zone and creating open shots with quick passes. The Panthers should limit the Predators' offense with Gustav Forsling, Aaron Ekblad, and the rest of the defensive unit creating turnovers in the defensive zone and limiting shots on the net, allowing goaltender Sergei Bobrovsky to make plenty of big saves. The Panthers should win the game with a strong performance on the road.
Take the Panthers money line as road Favorites.
Prediction: Panthers (-115)
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The Panthers are led by their defense and I see both defensive units stepping up and taking over this game. The Predators should limit the Panthers' offense with Roman Josi, Ryan McDonagh, and the rest of the defensive unit creating turnovers in the defensive zone and limiting shots on the net, allowing goaltender Juuse Saros to make plenty of big saves. The Panthers, who allow only 2.64 goals per game, should eliminate the Predators offense with Gustav Forsling, Aaron Ekblad, Oliver Ekman-Larsson, and the rest of the defensive unit forcing turnovers in the neutral zone and defensive zone while goaltender Sergei Bobrovsky blanks the shots on the net. The Under should cover in a low-scoring game with both defenses stepping up.
Take the Under on 6.5 goals.
Prediction: Under 6.5
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