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The Florida Panthers and Toronto Maple Leafs square off at Scotiabank Arena on Tuesday night. It's the first of four scheduled regular-season meetings between these Atlantic Division combatants. Florida has notched back-to-back victories, including a road win in Buffalo Monday to kick off a three-game trip. Toronto dropped a 4-3 decision in Boston…

An important Atlantic division game is set for Monday afternoon when the Florida Panthers (44 points) visit the Buffalo Sabres (44 points). Both teams are well out of the third-place race in the Atlantic but are firmly in the Wild Card race. Below is my NHL best bet for Panthers vs Sabres. This game will be played at KeyBank Center at 1:00 p.m. ET…

The Florida Panthers were able to get a big win over the Vancouver Canucks 4-3 on Saturday to stay on track. They've won four out of their last six games coming into this road matchup with the Buffalo Sabres. Meanwhile, the Sabres had lost three straight before taking down the Nashville Predators on Saturday. The win helped them stay above.500 on…

The Florida Panthers will play the Buffalo Sabres on Monday afternoon at the KeyBank Center in Buffalo, New York. Florida Panthers Preview The Florida Panthers are 20-20-4 this season after they defeated the Vancouver Canucks by a score of 4-3 in their last game. Florida was out shot by a total of 38-35 and went 2-3 on the power play in the game.…

DETROIT - It was only one game, but those hoping the Blue Jackets finish with the best odds to win the "Connor Bedard Sweepstakes" in the 2023 NHL draft lottery might've felt a chill go through their spine Saturday night. It wasn't the Blue Jackets' nail-biting 4-3 victory over the Detroit Red Wings at Little Caesar's Arena that did it as much as…

Watching as much hockey as I do and constantly scrolling my phone for updated betting odds, I find myself personifying the NHL teams. What are Team X's flaws? Under duress, will Team Y reward my faith in them? Why does Team Z frequently punish my self-esteem? After half a season, the Carolina Hurricanes, Tampa Bay Lightning, and Dallas Stars have…

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When asked about what makes the Golden Knights such a tough opponent to play on their home ice, Florida Panthers coach Paul Maurice did not go the obvious route. The Golden Knights are good in Vegas - because they are flat out good. And have been, basically, since Day 1. Maurice noted his Winnipeg Jets did not have much success against the Golden…

A lot has been said about Jack Hughes over the last few weeks. He's been given several titles and labels during this heater he has been on..... A Goal Scorer, Otherworldly, Playmaker, The Big Deal. If I wanted to use a now-dated Game of Thrones analogy, I'd argue he is indeed The Prince that was Promised. If I wanted to use an even more dated…

The best teams from a year ago who have endured a gnarly hangover from last season's success will meet up for some action as the Florida Panthers travel to the Mile High City to take on the Colorado Avalanche. Join us for our NHL odds series where our Panthers-Avalanche prediction and pick will be revealed. Entering play with a losing record in…

This article is part of our NHL Picks series. The Florida Panthers (18-19-4) play the third contest of a four-game road trip at Ball Arena in Denver against the Colorado Avalanche (20-15-3) on Tuesday. This is the first of two regular-season meetings, as the teams will also meet in Sunrise on Feb. 11. The Panthers kicked off the road trip in fine…

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The New York Rangers were two games away from their first Stanley Cup Finals appearance in eight years when they faced the Los Angeles Kings in 2014. Despite the tough end in the playoffs, it was an overwhelmingly positive season for New York. The Blueshirts went much further than predicted before the regular season started and almost reached the…

The Florida Panthers hit the official halfway mark of their 2022-23 season today when they visit the Dallas Stars at 3:30 p.m. Florida comes into the day six points back of the New York Islanders for the final wild card spot in the Eastern Conference. While the Panthers would like to have a number of games back in their previous 40, their start…

New York Rangers vs Florida Panthers 1/1/2023 Picks Predictions Previews The New York Rangers will go against the Florida Panthers in NHL action in FLA Live Arena, FL, on Sunday, January 1, 2023, at 5:00 PM ET. Despite averaging 3.14 goals per game during the whole season, the Rangers' offense suddenly deteriorated, scoring just one goal in their…

It will be East vs West when the Florida Panthers (40 points) visit the Dallas Stars (52 points) Sunday afternoon. Florida has been bad this season and currently find themselves nine points behind third place in the Atlantic division, and six points out of a Wild Card spot. Dallas is first in the Central but are in a tight battle with the Winnipeg…

It's been a tough few years if you're a sports bettor who likes to take big swings on Stanley Cup futures bets. The 2019-20 Tampa Bay Lightning won the Stanley Cup after sitting among the top pre-season favorites following a season in which they'd tied an NHL record with 62 wins. The 2020-21 Lightning were obviously favorites again, coming off the…

If the Florida Panthers are going to make the long climb back into a playoff spot, they need to get in gear right now. The Panthers currently sit eight points behind the New York Islanders for the final wild card spot in the Eastern Conference as they begin a four-game road trip in Detroit tonight. And that is just the beginning of a stretch of…

A new name makes it into the Who's Hot list as winger Travis Konecny leads the way for the suddenly resurgent Philadelphia Flyers. Familiar faces Alexander Ovechkin and Erik Gustafsson of the Washington Capitals and Linus Ullmark of the Boston Bruins join him. Ullmark continues his pursuit for the goaltending triple crown as the Bruins remain the…

This article is part of our NHL Picks series. 11 games on the NHL slate tonight, and I've got a bet for every single one of'em. Happy new year y'all! Hurricanes vs Rangers The Hurricanes have won 11 in a row and are 15-1-4 in their last 20. Pretty decent. They carry that momentum into Madison Square Garden to take on the Rangers, who are only 8-7-4…

An Eastern Conference showdown is set for Sunday evening when the New York Rangers (44 points) visit the Florida Panthers (36 points). The Rangers are sixth in the Metropolitan division. But are just four points behind the second-place Devils. Florida is sixth in the Atlantic division but are a comfortable margin outside the playoff spots. Here, we…

Detroit heads into Dallas after dropping a 5-1 decision to the Florida Panthers on Thursday night. Behind a four-goal second period, the Red Wings wilted under the intense heat from the Florida Panthers. The Stars held on to defeat the Ottawa Senators in overtime on Thursday. That raised Dallas' record to 15-7-5. The Stars went 3-3-1 in their past…

The Pittsburgh Penguins will fly south for this December matchup as they face the Florida Panthers at FLA Live Arena. It's time to continue our NHL odds series with a Penguins-Panthers prediction and pick. The Penguins defeated the Stars 2-1 on Monday night in a tight game. Roope Hintz tipped a rebound in for a goal to give the Stars the early lead…

Despite having near-identical records, the NHL betting odds are widely split between the Florida Panthers and Montreal Canadiens. The host Panthers are favored significantly despite being on a three-game skid. Montreal also looks to snap its own losing streak and is on the second night of a back-to-back, where it is 3-2-0 on the season. Let's check…

SUNRISE - The Florida Panthers will be as close to full-strength as they have all season when they return from the NHL's holiday break to play the Montreal Canadiens. Sasha Barkov (knee), Aaron Ekblad (shoulder) and Radko Gudas (concussion) were all cleared to return to the lineup on Thursday night, ending a month-long stretch where the Panthers…

The Montreal Canadiens will face the Florida Panthers in the NHL on Thursday. Montreal have had a poor season so far and come into this one on the back of a losing streak. They are placed last in the Eastern Conference Atlantic with 33 points and a win here will take them to a better situation in the standings. Florida, meanwhile, have suffered due…

The Calgary Flames are currently behind the Seattle Kraken in the standings, but advanced metrics suggest they are the better team overall. Add in the goalie edge tonight, and our free NHL picks think a pick'em price is too good to pass up on Calgary. Photo By - USA TODAY Sports There is a Pacific Division tilt with the surprising third-place…

Coming out of the break, Edmonton looks like the better overall team compared to their Alberta rivals in Calgary. Still, perhaps by virtue of being visitors, the Oilers are listed as underdogs. Our betting picks see if there's value on the road team. Photo By - USA TODAY Sports The Calgary Flames and Edmonton Oilers are getting set for the second…

Florida Panthers vs New Jersey Devils 12/17/2022 Picks Predictions Previews The match between the Florida Panthers and the New Jersey Devils will be held at the Prudential Center in Newark, New Jersey on Saturday, December 17, 2022, at 7:30 PM (EDT). The Panthers are in fourth place in the Atlantic Division with a record of 14-13-4. Florida lost…

The Florida Panthers will have a new player in the lineup on Friday night when they visit the New York Islanders at Belmont Park. Givani Smith, the forward Florida acquired on Monday from the Red Wings, was recalled from AHL Charlotte and will be in against the Islanders according to coach Paul Maurice. Maurice did not say who was coming out,…

My name is John Fischer and I was wrong. Prior to this season, I was down on General Manager Tom Fitzgerald, head coach Lindy Ruff, and the New Jersey Devils. I was not looking to get fooled again by another "winning offseason." I was down on a team that has been out of the playoff picture well before the halfway mark of the last two seasons. I was…

Saturday's NHL matchup between the Calgary Flames (43-19-9) and the Seattle Kraken (23-42-6) at Climate Pledge Arena sees the Flames as heavy road favorites (-250 moneyline odds to win) against the Kraken (+200). The game begins at 7:00 PM ET. The Flames have been victorious in 35 of their 55 games when they were listed as a moneyline favorite this…

SUNRISE - The Florida Panthers got a desperate Devils team last Saturday night in Newark and expect more of the same tonight at FLA Live Arena. The Devils are one of the most surprising stories in the NHL this season, getting off to a 16-3-0 start fueled by a 13-game winning streak. But things have cooled considerably. New Jersey comes to town…

Wednesday, the 21-9-2 New Jersey Devils travel to Florida to square off against the 15-4-4 Panthers. Despite having ten more points than the Cats, the Devils are underdogs, with them dropping six straight contests (0-5-1). They're coming off a 4-1 defeat to Carolina on Tuesday. In recent history, Florida has had success against New Jersey as well,…

The New Jersey Devils hit the road once again for the second game in two nights as they take on the Florida Panthers at FLA Live Arena. The Panthers (15-14-4) defeated the Devils on Saturday night and New Jersey, which lost to Carolina on Tuesday, is now on a six-game losing streak and has lost its hold on first place in the Metropolitan…

Welcome to VSiN's NHL Best Bets page. Your source for comprehensive and dynamic hockey betting analysis. Read on for odds, predictions and best bets for December 21. Follow me on to stay up to date. Recap: Tuesday's best bet on the Pittsburgh cashed as the Penguins overcame an early Rangers' lead to win the game 3-2. Wednesday's Best Bets: There…

The Stanley Cup playoffs are right around the corner, so it's worth wondering if a Canadian team is capable of making a run. This content was produced by The Hockey News' sponsor, BetMGM. We are just days away from the start of the NHL's post-season and that means it's time to look at the current Stanley Cup odds, specifically North of the border,…

It's now been almost a year since longtime captain of the Calgary Flames Mark Giordano was taken by the Seattle Kraken in the expansion draft, which also means it's been almost an entire year since the Flames had an official captain. While the lack of captain over the last year seemed to allow many players to rise up as leaders, it's time the team…

The NHL off-season has hit the summer doldrums, but by no means is the excitement of player movement done yet. Arbitration hearings are also coming up, which include hearings for breakout players Andrew Mangiapane and Jesper Bratt. BetMGM has updated their odds following the free agent frenzy, though the defending champion Avalanche remains at the…

There are 224 picks in an NHL draft, and every single pick knows that it is exceedingly difficult to progress from their draft day and make it to playing on the biggest stage in hockey. Some prospects dazzle on the ice and earn themselves a contract, while others simply fizzle out. It's rare to see a player put up big numbers in a major league and…

Hockey players used to come from places like Moose Jaw and Medicine Hat and Prince Albert. Now they come - some of the biggest stars, it seems, some of the most explosive players - from Scottsdale and Phoenix and suburban Los Angeles. When Tage Thompson scored five goals the other night for the Buffalo Sabres, bringing his total to 21 in 26 games…

The Boston Bruins and Florida Panthers are in the top 10 in goals-against average in the month of December while ranking in the middle of the pack in goals scored per game. The Bruins have allowed 16 goals in eight games during the month while the Panthers have given up 23 goals in nine games. The Bruins were the first team to 50 points. However,…

The Florida Panthers will have their hands full again against the league-leading Boston Bruins tonight at TD Garden. And the injury bug will not do them any favors. Again. The last time the Panthers made the trip to Boston, they had to play a man down with Brandon Montour nursing an injury and later had to play with four defensemen after Aaron…

What lessons can the Columbus Blue Jackets learn from Buffalo Sabres' forward Tage Thompson? In order to answer that question, we need to go back in history and discuss one of the genuinely fascinating origin stories of the NHL. Thompson wasn't always seen as a can't-miss player who would become an NHL star. As a lanky teenager, he was a…

The heavily-injured Florida Panthers find themselves starting a three-game gauntlet against two of the best teams in the league - and they start with the upstart New Jersey Devils. Florida's injury (and illness) woes started when captain Sasha Barkov started to feel sick in the middle of a win over the Washington Capitals on Nov. 15. With the…

The Florida Panthers will face the New Jersey Devils in NHL action on Saturday. Florida have failed to win games this season due to inconsistency and come with a big loss into this game. They are fifth in the Atlantic division with 32 points and will need consecutive wins to move up the standings. New Jersey have won 21 times to go top of the…

Another day passes and the New York Islanders remain the only team not to have made a transaction since the opening of free agency, Calle Odelius aside. The Matthew Tkachuk situation seemingly presented opportunity for Isles GM Lou Lamoriello to become a beneficiary of the team that acquired the 24-year-old winger until the Florida Panthers swooped…

A pair of stories are dominating the hockey world this morning. First, Alexander Ovechkin notched his 800th goal last night with a hat trick effort against the Blackhawks. He's now third on the all-time scoring list, chasing only Wayne Gretzky (894) and Gordie Howe (801). The other notable story is Mitch Marner's point streak, which improved to 23…

Pacific Division rivals Vegas Golden Knights and the Calgary Flames will be facing off against each other Wednesday night. The Knights are currently occupying the top spot of the division with 59 points, while the Flames have 52 - three points back of the third place, thus highlighting the importance of this contest. With that said, it's a good…

SUNRISE - The Florida Panthers find themselves in dire straights heading into the 30th game of the season. Just six months removed from ending what was a historically dominant 2021-22 season, the Panthers are nearing bottom-10 territory. And this is coming after Florida sent its 2023 first-round pick to the Montreal Canadiens to acquire Ben Chiarot…