The Florida Panthers will head to Anaheim to take on the Ducks in this cross-conference matchup. The puck drop for this game is scheduled for 10:00 p.m. eastern from the Honda Center.
The Florida Panthers have on six of their last eight and are sitting on top of the Atlantic Division. The Ducks have lost five in a row and have slipped into sixth in the Pacific standings.
Panthers at Ducks Stats
Looking at the Florida Panthers’ Stats
The Panthers are at a point where they can start to look towards the playoffs. After a disappointing first-round exit last year, the Panthers have to start worrying about how they can be better this time around.
In their last game against the Golden Knights, the Panthers had a rough go of it. Down 3-1 going into the third period, the Golden Knights were able to tack on two more, and Florida would go on to lose by a score of 3-5.
The offense for Florida has been unbelievable. They are ranked number one in the NHL and are averaging 4.08 goals per game.
In their last five games, the Panthers are averaging 4.0 goals per game. In their last five away games, the Panthers are averaging 3.6 goals per game.
The Panthers have not had to add anyone to their injury report since the beginning of the month.
Jonathan Huberdeau has been the best offensive player for the Panthers, as well as one of the best players in all of hockey. He leads the team in total points with 84, scoring 19 goals, and assisting on 65 others.
Aleksander Barkov is second on the team in total points with 61. He has recorded at least one point in eight of their last 10 games.
Sergei Bobrovsky is the main goaltender for the Panthers. He has a record of 30-6-1 and is giving up just 2.57 goals per game.
Looking at the Anaheim Ducks Stats
Hockey is a game of runs, where teams need to find a way to go on a good run if they will catch up. The Ducks have struggled to go any type of run all season, with only winning more than two games in a row once all year.
In their last game against the Rangers, the Ducks played catch-up in both the first and second periods and then were unable to close the game out in the third period. The Rangers would go on to score a goal in the overtime period, and the Ducks would lose the game 3-4.
Offensively, the Ducks find themselves in the middle 10 of teams. They average 2.84 goals per game, which is 20th in the NHL.
In their last five games, the Ducks are averaging just 2.2 goals per game. In their last five home games, the Ducks are averaging 2.4 goals per game.
Max Comtois is the most recent addition to the Ducks’ injury report. Comtois is out with a lower-body injury and is listed as questionable for tonight’s game.
Troy Terry has been the offensive leader for the Ducks. He has recorded a team-high 52 points, scoring 29 goals and assisting on 23 others.
Trevor Zegras is the only other player on the roster for the Ducks that has made it past 40 total points. He has recorded 44 total points, scoring 16 goals and assisting on 28 others.
John Gibson is the main goaltender for the Ducks. He has a record of 17-18-5 and is giving up 3.05 goals per game.
Matchup Information
Florida Panthers at Anaheim Ducks Betting Trends
- The Panthers have won six of their last 10 games.
- Florida has been over the total goals in five of their last 10 games.
- The Ducks have won two of their last 10 games.
- Anaheim has been over the total goals in five of their last 10 games.
Who to Bet Panthers at Ducks
Looking at these NHL betting stats, it is clear to see why the NHL betting odds have the Panthers as the favorite. The Panthers are just a much better team and have been playing better than the Ducks.
For this game, bettors should follow the NHL expert picks and take the Florida Panthers moneyline.
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