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The Florida Panthers (22-11-2, on a four-game winning streak) host the Tampa Bay Lightning (18-11-2) at Amerant Bank Arena. The contest on Monday, December 23 begins at 7:00 PM ET on ESPN+.
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Before watching this matchup, here is our prediction for which squad will bring home the win in Monday's hockey action.
During the past 10 games for the Lightning (7-3-0), their offense has put up 42 goals while their defense has allowed 22 goals. They have had 29 power-play opportunities during that time, and have scored 10 goals (34.5%).
Panthers vs. Lightning Predictions for Monday
Our computer projections model for this encounter expects a final result of Panthers 4, Lightning 3.
- Moneyline Pick: Panthers (-155)
- Total Pick: Over 6.5 (computer predicts 6.8 goals on average)
- Spread Pick: Lightning (+1.5)
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Panthers Splits and Trends
- The Panthers are 22-11-2 overall and 4-2-6 in overtime matchups.
- Florida is 5-0-2 (12 points) in its seven games decided by one goal.
- In the six games this season the Panthers scored just one goal, they've finished 1-5-0 (two points).
- Florida has finished 1-2-1 in the four games this season when it scored exactly two goals (registering three points).
- The Panthers have scored three or more goals 23 times, and are 20-2-1 in those games (to record 41 points).
- In the 15 games when Florida has scored a single power-play goal, it went 10-3-2 to record 22 points.
- In the 18 games when it outshot its opponent, Florida is 11-6-1 (23 points).
- The Panthers have been outshot by opponents in 12 games, going 7-4-1 to record 15 points.
Lightning Splits and Trends
- The Lightning have an 18-11-2 record this season and are 3-2-5 in games that have gone to overtime.
- Tampa Bay has earned nine points (4-4-1) in its nine games decided by one goal.
- This season the Lightning registered only one goal in two games and they finished 0-1-1 in those matchups.
- Tampa Bay failed to win all five games this season when it scored exactly two goals.
- The Lightning have scored more than two goals 24 times, earning 37 points from those matchups (18-5-1).
- This season, Tampa Bay has scored a lone power-play goal in 10 games has a record of 6-4-0 in those matchups.
- When outshooting its opponent this season, Tampa Bay is 11-6-0 (22 points).
- The Lightning have been outshot by opponents in 12 games, going 6-4-2 to record 14 points.
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Team Stats Comparison
| Panthers Rank | Panthers AVG | Lightning AVG | Lightning Rank | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4th | 3.54 | Goals Scored | 3.94 | 1st |
| 16th | 3.09 | Goals Allowed | 2.87 | 13th |
| 4th | 30.4 | Shots | 28.2 | 19th |
| 5th | 26.7 | Shots Allowed | 27.7 | 12th |
| 3rd | 27.27% | Power Play % | 26.88% | 5th |
| 12th | 81.19% | Penalty Kill % | 79.31% | 18th |
Panthers vs. Lightning Game Time and TV Channel
- When: Monday, December 23, 2024 at 7:00 PM ET
- TV Channel: ESPN+
- Live Stream: Watch this game on ESPN+
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- Where: Amerant Bank Arena in Sunrise, Florida
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