The Florida Panthers (20-11-2) look to extend their winning streak to three games as they welcome the St. Louis Blues (15-15-3) to Amerant Bank Arena on Friday night in an intriguing cross-conference matchup.
The Panthers enter the contest riding high after a dominant 6-1 victory over Minnesota, powered by Matthew Tkachuk's two-goal performance and Aaron Ekblad's three-point night.
The Blues, meanwhile, face the challenge of playing their third game in four nights, coming off a tough road stretch that has tested their endurance.
Recent history between these teams adds another layer of intrigue, with the Panthers claiming a convincing 5-1 victory in their last meeting, though St. Louis holds a 6-3-1 advantage in their previous ten encounters.
Florida's high-powered offense, averaging 3.58 goals per game, will test a Blues defense that has struggled with consistency this season.
With both teams showcasing different strengths - Florida's explosive scoring potential against St. Louis's resilient road performance - this interconference clash promises to deliver an entertaining hockey spectacle for fans at Amerant Bank Arena.
Florida Panthers vs. St. Louis Blues: who will win?
For tonight's Florida Panthers vs St. Louis Blues matchup, our predictive model gives the Panthers a 53.33% chance of defeating the Blues.
Florida Panthers: 53.33% win probability
- Potent offense (120 goals scored, 2nd highest in league)
- Strong overall record (20 wins in 33 games)
- Positive momentum (Recent form: WWLLW)
St. Louis Blues: 46.67% win probability
- Struggling defense (105 goals against in 34 games)
- Poor recent form (LLWLL in last 5 games)
- Road performance issues (16 losses, among bottom third in conference)
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Florida Panthers vs. St. Louis Blues odds
| Florida Panthers | St. Louis Blues | |
|---|---|---|
| moneyline | -280 (via bet365 US) | +230 (via DraftKings Sportsbook) |
Key stats
- 1The Florida Panthers have won 20 out of 33 matches this season.
- 2The St. Louis Blues have won 15 out of 34 matches this season.
- 3With 42 points, the Florida Panthers holds the 4th position in the league standings.
- 4St. Louis Blues's 33 points place them 11th in the rankings.
Florida Panthers vs. St. Louis Blues form
Florida Panthers vs. St. Louis Blues head to head
Florida Panthers
33%
St. Louis Blues
67%
Jan 10, 2024
St. Louis Blues
1 : 5
Florida Panthers
Dec 22, 2023
Florida Panthers
1 : 4
St. Louis Blues
Feb 15, 2023
St. Louis Blues
6 : 2
Florida Panthers
Nov 26, 2022
Florida Panthers
4 : 5
St. Louis Blues
Dec 8, 2021
St. Louis Blues
4 : 3
Florida Panthers
Dec 4, 2021
Florida Panthers
4 : 3
St. Louis Blues
