Panthers and Devils Square Off in Major East Division Matchup
The Florida Panthers and New Jersey Devils face off for the first game of the season between two teams with diverging records. Both teams experienced differing fortunes in
Game outlook
The Florida Panthers and New Jersey Devils face off for the first game of the season between two teams with diverging records. Both teams experienced differing fortunes in their respective opening games. The Panthers, fresh off a Stanley Cup Final appearance last season, have lost both of their opening games while the Devils won their first game but then dropped their second one in overtime. This is an important matchup as the Panthers hope to build on their recent success while the Devils aim to establish a foothold in the Metropolitan Division.
Game Info
When: Monday, 10/16/2023 @ 7:00pm EST
Where: Prudential Center Stadium Panthers vs Devils Betting Odds Moneyline: Panthers +162 | Devils -185
Spread: Panthers +1.5 (-145) | Devils -1.5 (+125)
Total: Over/Under 6.5 (-110)
Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that New Jersey will win straight-up is 65%.
Florida Panthers
The Panthers' offensive production have disappointed thus far this season with only four goals in the first two games. Evan Rodrigues and Sam Reinhart have led the scoring with three goals and three assists, while Aleksander Barkov and Matthew Tkachuk have each contributed four assists. The team is hoping Carter Verhaeghe will step up following his successful 42 goals and 31 assists season last year, however despite his one goal he has yet to do so. The defense has been an issue for the Panthers, letting in eight goals over the first two games, including six in their most recent defeat. Oliver Ekman-Larsson and Gustav Forsling have led the top pairing, but their efforts have not been enough to prevent open shots on the net by opponents. Sergei Bobrovsky has also struggled in net, with a .873 save percentage and 3.64 goals-against average. Currently, the Panthers are ranked 5th in power ranking, 29th in offense, 8th in defense and 0-2 on the season.