Panthers vs. Rangers Prediction & Picks - Jan. 2

The Florida Panthers (21-15-3) host the New York Rangers (19-18-5), who have fallen in three straight, on Friday, Jan. 2 at 8 p.m. ET on TNT.

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Here's our prediction for who will capture the victory in Friday's matchup.

Over the last 10 contests for the Rangers (4-5-1), their offense has scored 25 goals while their defense has given up 27 goals. They have had 29 power-play opportunities during that time, and have scored seven goals (24.1%).

Panthers vs. Rangers Predictions for Friday

Our computer projections model for this game calls for a final score of Panthers 4, Rangers 3.

• Moneyline Pick: Panthers (-146)
• Total Pick: Over 5.5 (computer predicts 5.8 goals on average)
• Spread Pick: Rangers (+1.5)

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Panthers Splits and Trends

• The Panthers have gone 3-3-6 in overtime contests to contribute to an overall record of 21-15-3.
• Florida is 8-0-2 (18 points) in its 10 games decided by one goal.
• The seven times this season the Panthers ended a game with just one goal, they went 1-5-1 (three points).
• Florida has taken four points from the eight games this season when it scored a pair of goals (1-5-2 record).
• The Panthers have scored more than two goals in 23 games (19-4-0, 38 points).
• In the 16 games when Florida has capitalized on a lone power-play goal, it went 9-6-1 to record 19 points.
• When it has outshot its opponent, Florida is 12-9-3 (27 points).
• The Panthers' opponents have had more shots in 15 games. The Panthers went 9-6-0 in those contests (18 points).

Rangers Splits and Trends

• The Rangers have a 7-5-12 record in overtime games this season and a 19-18-5 overall record.
• New York has earned 19 points (7-5-5) in its 17 games that finished with a one-goal margin.
• This season the Rangers recorded only one goal in eight games and have gone 1-6-1 (three points).
• When New York has scored a pair of goals this season, they've earned seven points (2-2-3 record).
• The Rangers have earned 33 points in their 19 games with more than two goals scored.
• This season, New York has scored a single power-play goal in 12 games and picked up 18 points with a record of 8-2-2.
• When outshooting its opponent this season, New York is 8-7-2 (18 points).
• The Rangers have been outshot by opponents 24 times this season, and earned 23 points in those games.

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Panthers vs. Rangers Game Time and TV Channel

• When: Friday, January 2, 2026 at 8 p.m. ET
• TV Channel: TNT
• Live Stream: Watch this match on HBO Max (Regional restrictions may apply)
• Where: loanDepot park in Miami, Florida

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