The Florida Panthers (26-17-3) take on the Anaheim Ducks (18-21-6) at Amerant Bank Arena on Saturday, January 18 at 6:00 PM ET on ESPN+. The Panthers fell to the Detroit Red Wings 5-2 in their most recent game, while the Ducks are coming off a 4-3 shootout loss to the Tampa Bay Lightning.
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Before watching this matchup, here's our pick for which club will secure the win in Saturday's hockey action.
In the past 10 games, the Ducks have gone 4-4-2 while totaling 23 total goals (two power-play goals on 16 power-play opportunities during that span, for a conversion rate of 12.5%). They have given up 32 goals.
Panthers vs. Ducks Predictions for Saturday
Our computer projection model for this matchup expects a final tally of Panthers 4, Ducks 2.
- Moneyline Pick: Panthers (-370)
- Total Pick: No Pick - Predicted Margin Negligible
- Spread Pick: Panthers (-1.5)
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Panthers Splits and Trends
- The Panthers are 26-17-3 overall and 6-3-9 in overtime contests.
- In the nine games Florida has played that were decided by one goal, it has a 5-1-3 record (good for 13 points).
- In the nine games this season the Panthers registered just one goal, they went 2-7-0 (four points).
- Florida has scored two goals in six games this season (2-3-1 record, five points).
- The Panthers are 22-3-2 in the 27 games when they have scored three or more goals (to register 46 points).
- In the 19 games when Florida has scored a lone power-play goal, it registered 27 points after finishing 12-4-3.
- In the 25 games when it outshot its opponent, Florida is 14-9-2 (30 points).
- The Panthers have been outshot by opponents 16 times, and went 8-7-1 (17 points).
Ducks Splits and Trends
- The Ducks have a 6-6-12 record in overtime contests this season and an 18-21-6 overall record.
- In the 17 games Anaheim has played that were decided by one goal, it racked up 18 points.
- This season the Ducks scored just one goal in 11 games and they finished 0-10-1 in those matchups.
- Anaheim has five points (1-9-3) when scoring two goals this season.
- The Ducks have scored three or more goals in 19 games, earning 36 points from those contests.
- Anaheim has scored a single power-play goal in 10 games this season and has registered 10 points from those matchups.
- When outshooting its opponent this season, Anaheim is 8-7-2 (18 points).
- The Ducks have been outshot by opponents in 27 games, going 9-14-4 to record 22 points.
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Team Stats Comparison
| Panthers Rank | Panthers AVG | Ducks AVG | Ducks Rank | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9th | 3.17 | Goals Scored | 2.42 | 32nd |
| 17th | 3.09 | Goals Allowed | 3.11 | 18th |
| 3rd | 30.8 | Shots | 27.7 | 19th |
| 9th | 27.2 | Shots Allowed | 32 | 31st |
| 7th | 25.37% | Power Play % | 12.7% | 31st |
| 21st | 77.86% | Penalty Kill % | 72.66% | 28th |
Panthers vs. Ducks Game Time and TV Channel
- When: Saturday, January 18, 2025 at 6:00 PM ET
- TV Channel: ESPN+
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- Where: Amerant Bank Arena in Sunrise, Florida
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