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NHL Resumes with Exciting Match-up Between Minnesota Wild and Stanley Cup-Winning Florida Panthers

After a brief break, the NHL resumes with a full schedule of games on Tuesday, including an exciting match-up between the Minnesota Wild and the Stanley Cup-winning Florida Panthers. The game will take place at Amerant Bank Arena in Sunrise, FL, with puck drop set for 6:30 ET. Despite the Wild's strong start to the season, the Panthers are favored to win the game with opening odds at -145 remaining unchanged.

Betting Odds

• Moneyline: Wild +126 | Panthers -145
• Spread: Wild +1.5 (-205) | Panthers -1.5 (+173)
• Total: Over/Under 5.5 (-110)
• Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that Florida will win straight-up is 59%.

Minnesota vs Florida Stats

Minnesota Wild

The Minnesota Wild are currently facing challenges as a franchise due to dead cap money from buyouts of Ryan Suter and Zach Parise. Despite this, the team has been playing well at the start of the 2024-25 season, picking up points in all five games with a record of 3-0-2. Their strong defensive play has been a key factor in their success, with goaltender Filip Gustavsson standing out with impressive stats. Offensively, players like Marco Rossi, Kirill Kaprizov, and Mats Zuccarello have contributed goals. The team is currently ranked 20th in offense, 9th in defense, and have a power ranking of 9.

Florida Panthers Analysis

The Florida Panthers have started the season with a 4-2-1 record despite facing challenges such as injuries to key players like Aleksander Barkov and Matthew Tkachuk. Despite this, the team has shown resilience and determination, with players like Sam Reinhart stepping up to lead the team. Their recent victory over the Vegas Golden Knights showcased their strength and ability to compete at a high level. Overall, the Panthers have a power ranking of 14 and are 17th in offense and 18th in defense. Their recent history against the Minnesota Wild shows a favorable outcome for the Panthers. Coach Paul Maurice is leading the team with a similar cast of players from last year's successful season.

Wild Look to Capitalize on Panthers' Vulnerabilities in Tuesday's Frozen Frenzy Game

Tuesday's "Frozen Frenzy" presents an exciting opportunity for hockey enthusiasts as all 32 teams take to the ice. In this specific matchup, it may be advantageous to consider backing the Wild as underdogs. Minnesota has shown impressive form with a 3-0-2 record and a five-game point streak. In contrast, the Panthers, while solid at 4-2-1, are facing challenges such as the absence of their captain, Aleksander Barkov. Additionally, their defense has been somewhat vulnerable, allowing an average of 3.14 goals per game. With goaltender Sergei Bobrovsky underperforming and the Wild boasting a potent power play converting 31.25% of their opportunities, the odds may favor Minnesota in this game. Considering these factors, taking a chance on the underdogs could prove to be a shrewd choice.

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