In an Eastern Conference matchup, the Philadelphia Flyers travel to Sunrise, FL, to face the Florida Panthers. With less than 20 games left for both teams, the stakes are big. The Flyers are looking to get two points to continue to hold a spot in the playoffs.
Philadelphia is currently in third place in the Metropolitan Division, but the New York Islanders have two games in hand. The Panthers are looking for two points to extend their lead in the Atlantic Division. Florida has a three-point lead over the Boston Bruins with one game in hand. This game will have a playoff vibe.
However, who will show up in Florida on Thursday evening?
Florida Panthers vs Philadelphia Flyers Betting Odds
| Team | Puck Line | Total | MoneyLine |
| Florida Panthers |
-1.5 +110 |
U 6.5 -112 |
-225
|
| Philadelphia Flyers |
+1.5 -130 |
O 6.5 -108 |
+185 |
| **Odds Courtesy of DraftKings | |||
Florida Panthers vs Philadelphia Flyers Match
- Fixture: Philadelphia Flyers @ Florida Panthers
- March 7, 2024, 7 p.m.
- Location: Amerant Bank Arena in Sunrise, FL
Apex Tale of the Tape
| Florida Panthers | vs. | Philadelphia Flyers |
| 43-16-4 | Record | 32-23-8 |
| 3.32 | Goals Per Game | 2.95 |
| 34.1% | Shots Per Game | 33.6 |
| 26.5% | Power Play | 12.9% |
| 51.5% | Faceoff | 49.3% |
| 842 | Penalty Minutes | 659 |
| 2.37 | Goals Against Per Game | 2.90 |
| 27.6% | Shots Against Per Game | 27.7 |
| 81.9% | Penalty Kill | 86.5% |
| 5 | Shutouts | 4 |
Key Stats
Florida Panthers
- The team made a deadline deal acquiring Vladimir Tarasenko from the Ottawa Senators for draft picks. Tarasenko has 17 goals and 41 points in 57 games this year.
- Sam Reinhart leads the team in goals (45), points (75), power-play goals (25), and power-play points (30).
- Matthew Tkachuk leads the team in assists (50), is second in points (71), and power-play points (29).
- The team leads the NHL in power-play goals (56). They are fifth in the NHL in power play.
- Florida has won 6 in a row, and overall, they have won 12 of 13 games.
Philadelphia Flyers
- The good news for Philadelphia is that Travis Konecny, who has missed the last six games with an upper-body injury, practiced today and took contact. He flew with the team and will be a game-time decision for the Flyers.
- Philadelphia beat the Panthers 2-1 on February 6. Sam Ersson made 20 saves in the win.
- On the injury front, Jamie Drysdale and Rasmus Ristolainenare are still out.
- After defenseman Sean Walker was traded to the Colorado Avalanche, the Flyers called up Adam Ginning from the Lehigh Valley Phantoms (AHL).
- Philadelphia is 2-2-1 in the last five games.
Match Prediction
Florida is the hottest team in the NHL and the best team in the NHL. So, for Philadelphia, they not only hope Konecny returns but also have to make sure the Panthers do not go on the power play and have limited mistakes. In this game, I think Florida will be too much for the Flyers, and I see them winning the game and extending their winning streak to lucky seven, but I see Philadelphia cover,
Final Pick
Florida +1.5 (-130) and Under 6.5 (-112)
About the author
David has been following all types of sports since he was a kid. While Phillies baseball is his primary focus, David can talk about the Flyers, Eagles, 76ers, Union, MLB, MLS and college sports. He does computer work in Pennsylvania and does stats work for another sports company. Follow him on X at @weightmanstats and follow us at @TotalApexSports
