The Florida Panthers (17-13-2) host the Los Angeles Kings (14-9-9, losers of three straight) at Amerant Bank Arena. The game on Wednesday, Dec. 17 begins at 7 p.m. ET on ESPN+.
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Before this matchup, here is who we predict to secure the win in Wednesday's hockey contest.
Over the last 10 games for the Kings, their offense has put up 24 goals while their defense has given up 20 (they have a 4-3-3 record in those games). In 28 power-play opportunities during that time, they have scored four goals (14.3% conversion rate).
Panthers vs. Kings Predictions for Wednesday
Our computer projections model for this matchup calls for a final result of Panthers 3, Kings 2.
- Moneyline Pick: Panthers (-147)
- Total Pick: Over 5.5 (computer predicts 5.8 goals on average)
- Spread Pick: Kings (+1.5)
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Panthers Splits and Trends
- The Panthers are 17-13-2 overall and 2-2-4 in overtime contests.
- Florida has 15 points (7-0-1) in the eight games it has played that were decided by one goal.
- Looking at the seven times this season the Panthers finished a game with only one goal, they have a 1-5-1 record, good for three points.
- Florida has taken three points from the five games this season when it scored two goals (1-3-1 record).
- The Panthers are 15-4-0 in the 19 games when they have scored three or more goals (to register 30 points).
- In the 10 games when Florida has capitalized on a lone power-play goal, it registered 12 points after finishing 6-4-0.
- In the 19 games when it outshot its opponent, Florida is 9-8-2 (20 points).
- The Panthers have been outshot by opponents 13 times, and went 8-5-0 (16 points).
Kings Splits and Trends
- The Kings have a 5-9-14 record in overtime contests this season and a 14-9-9 overall record.
- In the 15 games Los Angeles has played that were decided by one goal, it racked up 20 points.
- In nine games this season when the Kings ended a game with only one goal, they earned a total of four points (1-6-2).
- Los Angeles has seven points (3-3-1) when scoring exactly two goals this season.
- The Kings have scored at least three goals in 16 games, earning 26 points from those contests.
- Los Angeles has scored a single power-play goal in 14 games this season and has recorded 17 points from those matchups.
- When outshooting its opponent this season, Los Angeles is 8-7-5 (21 points).
- The Kings' opponents have had more shots in 11 games. The Kings finished 6-1-4 in those matchups (16 points).
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Team Stats Comparison
| Panthers Rank | Panthers AVG | Kings AVG | Kings Rank | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11th | 3.19 | Goals Scored | 2.59 | 28th |
| 20th | 3.13 | Goals Allowed | 2.53 | 2nd |
| 7th | 29.2 | Shots | 28.2 | 16th |
| 6th | 26.5 | Shots Allowed | 26.7 | 8th |
| 16th | 18.92% | Power Play % | 14.29% | 31st |
| 8th | 83.02% | Penalty Kill % | 80% | 18th |
Panthers vs. Kings Game Time and TV Channel
- When: Wednesday, December 17, 2025 at 7 p.m. ET
- TV Channel: ESPN+
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- Where: Amerant Bank Arena in Sunrise, Florida
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