The Florida Panthers (29-18-3) travel to face off against the Vegas Golden Knights (30-15-4) on Sunday, January 26th. This game will be played at T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas and televised on ESPN+. Both team’s come into this one having won their previous games. Puck drop is set for 8:00 ET.
Panthers vs Golden Knights
The Florida Panthers Are Coming Off A Win
Florida improved to 29-18-3 with a 4-2 win over the Stars. The Panthers covered the puck line as -1.5 goal favorites, and the total of 6 goals fell short of the 6.5-goal line.
All four of Florida’s goals came from different players, with Sam Reinhart’s empty-netter sealing the victory. The Panthers led 2-0 before the Stars tied it in the second period, but A.J. Greer put Florida back on top early in the third.
The Vegas Golden Knights Are Coming Off A Win
With a 4-3 overtime win against the Utah Hockey Club, the Golden Knights improved to 30-15-4. Vegas, favored by -1.5 goals, failed to cover the puck line. The total for the game was set at 6.5 goals, and the combined 7 goals surpassed that mark.
After trailing 2-0, Vegas scored four unanswered goals to secure the victory. Four different players contributed to the Golden Knights’ scoring in the game.
Florida Offense Breakdown
Florida’s offense produced 4 goals in their most recent game, with A.J. Greer netting his first of the season. Sam Reinhart added his 10th goal, which came on an empty net. The Panthers also got goals from Evan Rodrigues, his third, and Matthew Tkachuk, who scored on a power play for his third goal of the year.
Carolina took 25 shots on goal and recorded 16 giveaways. They scored once in the first period, added another in the second, and finished with two more in the third.
Golden Knights Offense Breakdown
Vegas fired 35 shots on goal, but their offense was held scoreless in the first period. Pavel Dorofeyev netted his 7th goal of the season, while Noah Hanifin added his 2nd. William Karlsson followed with his 2nd goal of the year, and Brett Howden scored his 6th, securing the game-winner in overtime.
Hanifin also contributed with two assists, bringing his season total to 5. The Golden Knights had 13 giveaways in the game.
Florida Team Defense
Florida’s defense gave up two goals in their last game, both coming in the second period. The first was a power-play goal at 11:22, and the second came just 34 seconds later. However, the Panthers’ defense shut out the Stars in the third period, helping secure a 4-2 win. Spencer Knight made 23 saves with a 92% save percentage, while the defense added 8 takeaways and 22 hits.
Vegas Team Defense
Defensively, the Golden Knights will look to tighten up after allowing the first two goals in their previous game, as well as a late equalizer at 13:10 in the 3rd period. Adin Hill made 16 saves with a save percentage of 84.2%. The defense also contributed 10 takeaways and 22 hits.
Panthers vs Golden Knights Trends
- Through their last ten road contests, the Panthers offense has averaged 3 goals per game while allowing an average of 2. Florida posted an overall record of 7-3 while going 8-2 ATS.
- In their last three games at home, the Golden Knights have a straight up record of 1-2 while going 1-2 vs the spread. The team’s offense averaged 3 goals per game in these contests.
- Looking back on the team’s last five games as the underdog, the Golden Knights have a straight up record of 2-3. Their record vs the puck line in these games was 4-1.
- Through their last three games as the favorite, the Panthers have an puck line record of 3-0 and a straight up mark of 3-0.
Panthers vs Golden Knights Prediction
When making a moneyline pick, my choice is the Panthers to come out with a win against the Golden Knights while playing on the road. Considering the moneyline odds at +105, I’m placing my bet on the Panthers to win outright.
If you’re looking to get a bet down on this matchup, we foresee the Panthers winning the underdog. However, if you’re not as confident in the Panthers straight-up, we’d still recommend placing a bet on them to cover the puck line.
With an over/under line sitting at 6 goals, we like this game to surpass that mark and recommend getting a bet down on the over.
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Last updated:January 26, 2025 Knights, Panthers