The red-hot Florida Panthers aim for their fourth consecutive victory as they host a struggling New York Rangers squad desperate to avoid a season sweep in Monday night's showdown.
Florida's stingy defense, allowing just four goals across their last three games, faces a Rangers offense that exploded for nine goals against the Islanders but has been wildly inconsistent on the road.
With Sam Reinhart's 79-point campaign leading the charge for the Panthers and Artemi Panarin countering with 89 points for New York, expect fireworks when the Florida Panthers take on the New York Rangers in what could be a playoff preview.
Florida Panthers vs. New York Rangers prediction: who will win?
For tonight's Florida Panthers vs New York Rangers matchup, our predictive model gives the Panthers a 72.67% chance of defeating the Rangers.
Pre-game probabilities
Florida Panthers
Moneyline
Win %
72.67%
27.33%
New York Rangers
Florida Panthers: 72.67% win probability
- Dominant overall record (47 wins in 80 games)
- Strong offensive output (248 goals scored, ranking 8th in the Eastern Conference)
- Solid defensive performance (213 goals against, 4th best in the Eastern Conference)
New York Rangers: 27.33% win probability
- Poor recent form (LWLLL in last five games)
- Defensive vulnerability (252 goals against)
- Lower conference standing (12th in Eastern Conference with 81 points)
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Florida Panthers vs. New York Rangers preview
The sizzling Panthers take their three-game winning streak into Monday's clash with the Rangers, looking to complete a season sweep of their Eastern Conference rivals at Amerant Bank Arena.
New York's defense has been leaky lately, surrendering a whopping 17 goals in their last three games – something Coach Laviolette must address if they hope to avoid being on the wrong end of Florida's claws for the third time this season.
Florida's penalty kill has been rock-solid, and with Sam Reinhart leading the charge with 79 points (37 goals, 42 assists), the Panthers' offensive weapons should give Igor Shesterkin plenty to worry about.
Despite Artemi Panarin's stellar campaign for New York (89 points from 37 goals and 52 assists), the Rangers have struggled on special teams, converting just 17 percent of their power play chances against a Panthers squad that excels in short-handed situations.
The teams' contrasting defensive fortunes tell the story – Florida allowing just four goals in their last three games while the Rangers have leaked goals at an alarming rate.
I'm keeping my eye on the goaltending battle between Shesterkin (2.91 GAA) and potentially Bobrovsky, whose .914 career save percentage could prove decisive in what might become a high-scoring affair if New York's recent offensive output (12 goals in their last three road games) continues.
Panthers' stars Barkov and Tkachuk have complemented Reinhart beautifully this season, creating a three-headed monster that's pushed Florida to the upper echelon of the Eastern Conference standings.
With Florida unbeaten against New York in their last ten matchups (7-0-3), the Rangers face a monumental task to break their Panthers curse in what promises to be an electric Monday night showdown in Sunrise.
Florida Panthers vs. New York Rangers form
Florida Panthers vs. New York Rangers head to head
Florida Panthers
83%
New York Rangers
17%
Dec 31, 2024
Florida Panthers
5 : 3
New York Rangers
Oct 24, 2024
New York Rangers
1 : 3
Florida Panthers
Jun 2, 2024
Florida Panthers
2 : 1
New York Rangers
May 31, 2024
New York Rangers
2 : 3
Florida Panthers
May 29, 2024
Florida Panthers
3 : 2
New York Rangers
May 26, 2024
Florida Panthers
4 : 5
New York Rangers
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