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FLORIDA PANTHERS @ NEW YORK RANGERS
SEMI FINALS – GAME 2
FLORIDA LEAD SERIES 1-0
TEAM STATS
- 18 of the last 20 games between the Panthers and Rangers have gone Overs.
- The Panthers have won their last 4 road games.
- The ‘Over 1.5 Goals Period 3’ market has hit in the last 10 games between the Panthers and Rangers.
- The Rangers have lost the first period in 5 of their last 6 games.
- The Panthers have covered their last 3 games vs. the Rangers.
SERIES TIED 3-3
WIN/LOSS
| TEAM | W | L | HOME | ROAD |
| FLO | 52 | 24 | 26-13-2 | 26-11-4 |
| NYR | 55 | 23 | 30-11-0 | 25-12-4 |
SEASON POINTS +/-
| TEAM | GF | GA | DIFF | GLS AV |
| FLO | 3.3 | 2.4 | +0.8 | 5.7 |
| NYR | 3.4 | 2.8 | +0.6 | 6.2 |
SEASON MATCHUPS
FLORIDA 2-1
| 24.03.24 | NYR | FLO | 4:3 (3:3) |
| 05.03.24 | NYR | FLO | 2:4 |
| 30.12.23 | FLO | NYR | 4:3 |
PICKS ATS
| SPREAD | TOTAL | RESULT |
| NYR | OVER | NYR |
| +1.5 | 5.5 | 2:1 (1:1) |
THE RUB
Following a stifling 3-0 loss to the Panthers in Game 1 of the Eastern Conference Finals, Rangers’ coach Peter Laviolette emphasized the need for improvement. The Rangers, trailing in a series for the first time this postseason, will seek to bounce back in Game 2 on Friday night in New York.
After starting the playoffs with seven straight wins and scoring 35 goals in their first 10 games, the Rangers managed just 24 shots on goal in Game 1, marking the fifth consecutive game they were held under 30 shots. The Rangers’ offense struggled, with Artemi Panarin, Alexis Lafreniere, and Vincent Trocheck combining for a minus-8 rating and New York going 0-for-2 on the power play.
Florida won its fourth straight road game of the playoffs, capitalizing on opportunities and strong goaltending from Sergei Bobrovsky, who allowed two goals or fewer for the sixth straight game. Matthew Tkachuk scored his fifth goal of the postseason, with Carter Verhaeghe and Sam Bennett also finding the net.
Bobrovsky faced under 25 shots for the seventh time in the postseason, helping secure the win with key saves, especially in the third period. The Panthers aim to maintain their strong defense as they head into Game 2.
PLAYER TRENDS
- Mika Zibanejad has 1+ assists in 15 of the Rangers’ last 17 games.
- Carter Verhaeghe has an assist in the Panthers’ last 5 vs. Rangers.
- Gustav Forsling has 1+ assists in his last 4 vs. Rangers.
- Carter Verhaeghe has scored in 3 of the Panthers’ last 4 vs. Rangers.
PICK – NEW YORK RANGERS +1.5
