The Florida Panthers (41-23-3) visit the New York Islanders (29-28-8, losers of three straight) at UBS Arena. The contest on Sunday, March 16 starts at 7:30 p.m. ET on ESPN+.
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As hockey play continues, prepare for the matchup by checking out which squad we predict will capture the win in Sunday's game.
The Islanders' offense has scored 23 goals during their last 10 games, while their defense has allowed 29 goals. They have recorded 32 power-play opportunities during that span, and have scored four goals (12.5%). They are 4-5-1 over those contests.
Panthers vs. Islanders Predictions for Sunday
Our computer projections model for this matchup calls for a final score of Panthers 4, Islanders 3.
- Moneyline Pick: Panthers (-161)
- Total Pick: Over 5.5 (computer predicts 5.8 goals on average)
- Spread Pick: Islanders (+1.5)
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Panthers Splits and Trends
- The Panthers have a 41-23-3 record overall, with a 6-3-9 record in matchups that have required overtime.
- In the 16 games Florida has played that were decided by one goal, it has a 9-4-3 record (good for 21 points).
- Looking at the 13 times this season the Panthers finished a game with only one goal, they have a 2-11-0 record, good for four points.
- Florida has scored exactly two goals in eight games this season (3-4-1 record, seven points).
- The Panthers have scored more than two goals in 42 games (36-4-2, 74 points).
- In the 29 games when Florida has capitalized on a lone power-play goal, it has a 20-6-3 record (43 points).
- When it has outshot its opponent, Florida is 25-14-2 (52 points).
- The Panthers have been outshot by opponents in 18 games, going 10-7-1 to record 21 points.
Islanders Splits and Trends
- The Islanders have a 6-8-14 record in overtime matchups this season and a 29-28-8 overall record.
- New York has earned 29 points (11-7-7) in its 25 games that finished with a one-goal margin.
- Across the 12 games this season the Islanders ended with only one goal, they have earned three points.
- New York has six points (3-5-0) when scoring two goals this season.
- The Islanders have scored at least three goals 38 times, earning 56 points from those matchups (26-8-4).
- New York has scored a single power-play goal in 13 games this season and has registered 21 points from those matchups.
- When outshooting its opponent this season, New York is 14-19-2 (30 points).
- The Islanders have been outshot by opponents 28 times this season, and earned 36 points in those games.
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Team Stats Comparison
| Panthers Rank | Panthers AVG | Islanders AVG | Islanders Rank | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9th | 3.21 | Goals Scored | 2.66 | 28th |
| 8th | 2.69 | Goals Allowed | 2.97 | 16th |
| 2nd | 31.6 | Shots | 28.9 | 9th |
| 5th | 26.5 | Shots Allowed | 28.7 | 19th |
| 9th | 24.24% | Power Play % | 11.73% | 32nd |
| 13th | 80.51% | Penalty Kill % | 70.92% | 31st |
Panthers vs. Islanders Game Time and TV Channel
- When: Sunday, March 16, 2025 at 7:30 p.m. ET
- TV Channel: ESPN+
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- Where: UBS Arena in Elmont, New York
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