by Chuck Sommers
Tuesday, Mar 07, 2023
Time: 7 p.m. ET
Venue: FLA Live Arena, Sunrise, FL
Where to watch: BSFLX, ATTSN-RM, TVAS
Opening Odds at USA Sportsbooks
DraftKings: Panthers -140, Golden Knights +120
BetMGM: Panthers -140, Golden Knights +120
Caesars: Panthers -140, Golden Knights +120
Season record
Golden Knights: 38-19-6
Panthers: 31-27-6
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Golden Knights - Panthers preview, prediction and analysis
On March 7, 2023, the Vegas Golden Knights will travel to the BB&T Center in Sunrise, Florida to take on the Florida Panthers in what promises to be an exciting NHL matchup. Both teams have had successful seasons thus far, with the Panthers sitting atop the Atlantic Division and the Golden Knights in second place in the Pacific Division.
The Golden Knights are coming off a 4-3 win over the Montreal Canadiens, their third straight and recording points for the 11th time in 12 games. Jonathan Quick made 25 saves for his first win in his first start as Vegas' goalie, after the team acquired the former rival goalie. Ivan Barbashev scored twice.
The Golden Knights also have a strong defense, anchored by Shea Theodore and Alex Pietrangelo. Theodore has been a revelation this season, with 53 points in 63 games, while Pietrangelo has brought a veteran presence and leadership to the team.
The Florida Panthers, meanwhile, have been one of the biggest surprises of the season. They have been led by the stellar play of their stars Matthew Tkachuk and Sasha Barkov. Barkov and Huberdeau have been two of the best players in the NHL this season.
In net, the Panthers have relied on Sergei Bobrovsky and Spencer Knight.
Special teams will be crucial in this game, as both teams have been effective on the power play. The Golden Knights have the league's fifth-ranked power play, while the Panthers have the league's sixth-ranked power play. The penalty kill will also be important, as the Golden Knights have been successful at killing off penalties, while the Panthers have struggled on the penalty kill.
Overall, this game promises to be a closely contested matchup between two talented teams. The Golden Knights will be looking to gain ground on the first-place Edmonton Oilers in the Pacific Division, while the Panthers will be looking to maintain their lead in the Atlantic Division. Fans can expect an intense and exciting game of hockey as both teams battle for a crucial two points.
Prediction
Golden Knights 5, Panthers 3
Projected lines
Golden Knights:
Ivan Barbashev -- Jack Eichel -- Jonathan Marchessault
Reilly Smith -- William Karlsson -- Michael Amadio
Paul Cotter -- Chandler Stephenson -- Phil Kessel
Brett Howden - Teddy Blueger -- Keegan Kolesar
Alec Martinez -- Alex Pietrangelo
Brayden McNabb -- Shea Theodore
Nicolas Hague -- Zach Whitecloud
Adin Hill
Ivan Barbashev -- Jack Eichel -- Jonathan Marchessault
Reilly Smith -- William Karlsson -- Michael Amadio
Paul Cotter -- Chandler Stephenson -- Phil Kessel
Brett Howden - Teddy Blueger -- Keegan Kolesar
Alec Martinez -- Alex Pietrangelo
Brayden McNabb -- Shea Theodore
Nicolas Hague -- Zach Whitecloud
Adin Hill
Panthers:
Eetu Luostarinen -- Aleksander Barkov -- Anthony Duclair
Carter Verhaeghe -- Sam Bennett -- Matthew Tkachuk
Ryan Lomberg -- Anton Lundell -- Sam Reinhart
Nick Cousins -- Eric Staal -- Colin White
Gustav Forsling -- Aaron Ekblad
Marc Staal -- Brandon Montour
Josh Mahura -- Radko Gudas
Sergei Bobrovsky
Eetu Luostarinen -- Aleksander Barkov -- Anthony Duclair
Carter Verhaeghe -- Sam Bennett -- Matthew Tkachuk
Ryan Lomberg -- Anton Lundell -- Sam Reinhart
Nick Cousins -- Eric Staal -- Colin White
Gustav Forsling -- Aaron Ekblad
Marc Staal -- Brandon Montour
Josh Mahura -- Radko Gudas
Sergei Bobrovsky
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Chuck Sommers
About the Author:
Chuck Sommers has camped outside of sportsbooks since he can remember, learning the tricks and nuances of the trade. He still has nightmares of betting $5,000 on the Raiders in the Tuck Rule game but has since turned that to 25 years of veteran handicapping greatness. You can find him mostly in the shadows at the Red Rock or Aliante casinos wondering if the over is cashing on any given Sunday.
