The Florida Panthers (26-16-3) welcome the surging Detroit Red Wings (20-19-4) to Amerant Bank Arena on Thursday night in a crucial Atlantic Division matchup that could have significant playoff implications.
The Panthers, currently sitting in second place in the Atlantic, have been powered by their dynamic offense averaging 3.25 goals per game, with Sam Reinhart and Matthew Tkachuk combining for an impressive 41 goals and 50 assists this season.
Detroit enters the contest riding momentum with seven wins in their last ten games, despite averaging just 2.86 goals per game, largely thanks to the contributions of their top line featuring Dylan Larkin, Alex DeBrincat, and Lucas Raymond.
Both teams have shown defensive vulnerabilities, with Detroit allowing 3.17 goals per game and Florida not far behind at 3.09, suggesting this matchup could feature plenty of scoring opportunities.
The goaltending battle will pit Detroit's Cam Talbot (.903 save percentage) against Florida's Sergei Bobrovsky (.899 save percentage), with both netminders looking to make a statement in this divisional showdown.
As these Atlantic Division rivals prepare to face off, the combination of Florida's high-powered offense and Detroit's recent surge sets the stage for what promises to be an intriguing NHL matchup in Sunrise.
Florida Panthers vs. Detroit Red Wings: who will win?
For tonight's Panthers vs Red Wings matchup, our predictive model gives the Panthers a 61.67% chance of defeating the Wings.
Florida Panthers: 61.67% win probability
- Superior offensive output (148 goals for vs Detroit's 124)
- Better overall record (26 wins vs Detroit's 20)
- Higher points total (55 points vs Detroit's 44)
Detroit Red Wings: 38.33% win probability
- Weaker defensive record (139 goals against)
- Lower win percentage (20 wins in 43 games)
- Inferior goal differential (-15 compared to Panthers' +11)
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Florida Panthers vs. Detroit Red Wings odds
| Florida Panthers | Detroit Red Wings | |
|---|---|---|
| moneyline | -225 (via BetMGM Sportsbook) | +185 (via BetMGM Sportsbook) |
Key stats
- 1The Florida Panthers have won 26 out of 45 matches this season.
- 2The Detroit Red Wings have won 20 out of 43 matches this season.
- 3With 55 points, the Florida Panthers holds the 5th position in the league standings.
- 4Detroit Red Wings's 44 points place them 11th in the rankings.
Florida Panthers vs. Detroit Red Wings form
Florida Panthers vs. Detroit Red Wings head to head
Florida Panthers
83%
Detroit Red Wings
17%
Mar 30, 2024
Florida Panthers
3 : 2
Detroit Red Wings
Mar 2, 2024
Detroit Red Wings
0 : 4
Florida Panthers
Jan 18, 2024
Florida Panthers
2 : 3
Detroit Red Wings
Nov 2, 2023
Detroit Red Wings
0 : 2
Florida Panthers
Mar 20, 2023
Detroit Red Wings
2 : 5
Florida Panthers
Jan 7, 2023
Detroit Red Wings
2 : 3
Florida Panthers
