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The Florida Panthers (18-9-2) will aim to continue a three-game win streak when they face the Vancouver Canucks (14-8-5) on the road on Thursday, December 12 at 10:00 PM ET on ESPN+.
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Here is our prediction for who will capture the victory in Thursday's game.
The Canucks are 5-3-2 in the past 10 games, putting up 34 total goals (eight power-play goals on 31 power-play opportunities during that time, for a conversion rate of 25.8%). They have allowed 31 goals to their opponents.
Panthers vs. Canucks Predictions for Thursday
Our computer projections model for this game expects a final tally of Canucks 4, Panthers 3.
- Moneyline Pick: Canucks (+127)
- Total Pick: Over 6 (computer predicts 6.7 goals on average)
- Spread Pick: Canucks (+1.5)
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Panthers Splits and Trends
- The Panthers (18-9-2 overall) have a 3-2-5 record in matchups that have gone to overtime.
- Florida is 3-0-2 (eight points) in its five 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 finished 0-2-1 in the three games this season when it scored a pair of goals (registering one point).
- The Panthers have scored three or more goals in 20 games (17-2-1, 35 points).
- In the 11 games when Florida has scored a lone power-play goal, it has a 6-3-2 record (14 points).
- In games when it has outshot its opponent, Florida is 9-4-1 (19 points).
- The Panthers' opponents have had more shots in 11 games. The Panthers finished 6-4-1 in those matchups (13 points).
Canucks Splits and Trends
- The Canucks have posted a record of 3-5-8 in overtime matchups on their way to an overall mark of 14-8-5.
- In the 12 games Vancouver has played that were decided by one goal, it racked up 16 points.
- This season the Canucks scored just one goal in one game and they lost that matchup.
- When Vancouver has scored a pair of goals this season, they've earned four points (1-2-2 record).
- The Canucks have scored three or more goals in 20 games, earning 29 points from those contests.
- Vancouver has scored a lone power-play goal in 13 games this season and has registered 18 points from those matchups.
- When outshooting its opponent this season, Vancouver is 8-2-1 (17 points).
- The Canucks have been outshot by opponents in 15 games, going 6-6-3 to record 15 points.
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Team Stats Comparison
| Panthers Rank | Panthers AVG | Canucks AVG | Canucks Rank | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5th | 3.66 | Goals Scored | 3.26 | 11th |
| 22nd | 3.17 | Goals Allowed | 3.19 | 25th |
| 4th | 30.7 | Shots | 26.7 | 28th |
| 6th | 27 | Shots Allowed | 28.4 | 14th |
| 4th | 27.37% | Power Play % | 23.46% | 10th |
| 9th | 81.82% | Penalty Kill % | 79.27% | 18th |
Panthers vs. Canucks Game Time and TV Channel
- When: Thursday, December 12, 2024 at 10:00 PM ET
- TV Channel: ESPN+
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- Where: Rogers Arena in Vancouver, British Columbia
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