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Florida Panthers Look to Extend Winning Streak Against Struggling Philadelphia Flyers

The Florida Panthers will face off against the Philadelphia Flyers at the Amerant Bank Arena on Saturday at 6:00 p.m. EST. The Panthers, who are the top team in the Atlantic division, are on a six-game winning streak and have 21 points in 14 games. On the other hand, the Flyers are at the bottom of the Metro division with only 11 points in 14 games, with a 4-6 record in their last ten games. Florida is the heavy favorite with a -1.5 goal spread and a total of six goals. The current betting line has Florida at -264, with an opening line of -270.

Betting Odds

• Moneyline: Flyers +225 | Panthers -264
• Spread: Flyers +1.5 (-114) | Panthers -1.5 (-105)
• Total: Over/Under 6 (-110)
• Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that Florida will win straight-up is 73%.

Philadelphia vs Florida Stats

Philadelphia Flyers

Philadelphia Flyers recently secured an upset victory against the Tampa Bay Lightning, emerging triumphant in a shootout with a final score of 2-1. Owen Tippett scored the only goal in regulation for the Flyers, with an assist from Travis Konecny. Scott Laughton led the team with five shots on goal, while Ivan Fedotov made 22 saves out of 23 attempts. Travis Konecny continues to shine as one of the top forwards for Philadelphia, leading the team with five goals and tied for most assists. The Flyers offense ranks 8th in faceoff win percentage and 13th in power play success rate, but are rated 30th in shots per game and 23rd in goals per game. Defensively, the Flyers are 4th in penalty kill percentage and find themselves in the top ten in shots against per game, but are ranked 28th in goals against. Goalie Ersson has proven to be a key player with his statistics. Defenseman Travis Sanheim leads the team in points and penalty minutes, while Jamie Drysdale has excelled on the power play. Overall, Philadelphia currently ranks 25th in offense, 29th in defense, and holds a record of 5-8-1 this season.

Florida Panthers Analysis

In their recent game, the Florida Panthers defeated the Nashville Predators by a score of 6-2. Aleksander Barkov led the team with three assists, while Carter Verhaeghe scored twice and Matthew Tkachuk had a goal and an assist. Sergei Bobrovsky made 16 saves in the win. Sam Reinhart leads the Panthers in points with five, while Reinhart and Bennett have three goals each. The team ranks 16th in goals per game, 14th in shots, and 22nd in face-off win percentage. The Panthers have a 13.3% power play win rate, ranking 24th in the league. Defensively, Gustav Forsling leads with a +6 rating, and Aaron Ekblad has the most ice time. Florida is 10th in penalty kill rate and 23rd in goals against average. Sergei Bobrovsky has a 3.02 GAA and 89.4% save percentage. Matthew Tkachuk is currently listed day-to-day with an illness, while Barkov and two others are ruled out for the next game. Overall, the Panthers have a power ranking of 5 and are 6th in offense, with an average of 3.69 goals scored per game. Against Philadelphia, Florida has a 10-3-1 record and won two out of three recent matchups.

Philadelphia Flyers Face Uphill Battle Against Dominant Florida Panthers

Interestingly, the Philadelphia hockey team has emerged victorious in four of their last five matchups against the Florida team. It is important to note that both teams are currently on impressive runs. Florida excels at home with a record of 4-1-1, while Philadelphia struggles on the road at 3-4-1. Florida's recent six-game winning streak, with victories by at least two goals in each game, showcases their dominance. Despite the potential for an upset, it is unlikely that the Flyers will emerge victorious in this matchup. Philadelphia's record of 5-9 ATS this year pales in comparison to Florida's overall strength as a team. The Panthers possess superior momentum and skill going into this game, making them the clear favorites for a dominant win. Based on these factors, it is wise to anticipate a strong performance from the Panthers in this upcoming game.

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