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FLORIDA @ EDMONTON
GAME 3
MATCHUP STATS
- 10 of the Panthers’ last 11 games have gone Unders.
- The Panthers have won their last 5 games.
- The Panthers have covered 13 of their last 14 as underdogs.
WIN/LOSS
| TEAM | W | L | HOME | ROAD |
| FLO | 52 | 24 | 26-13-2 | 26-11-4 |
| EDM | 49 | 27 | 28-9-4 | 21-18-2 |
SEASON POINTS +/-
| TEAM | GF | GA | DIFF | GLS AV |
| FLO | 3.3 | 2.4 | +0.8 | 5.7 |
| EDM | 3.6 | 2.9 | +0.7 | 6.5 |
SEASON MATCHUPS
FLORIDA 2-0
| GAME 2 | FLO | EDM | 4:1 |
| GAME 1 | FLO | EDM | 3:0 |
| 17.12.23 | EDM | FLO | 1:5 |
| 21.11.23 | FLO | EDM | 5:3 |
PICKS ATS
| SPREAD | TOTAL | RESULT |
| FLO | UNDER | |
| +1.5 | 5.5 |
THE RUB
The Edmonton Oilers are preparing for Thursday’s crucial Stanley Cup Final home game against the Florida Panthers.
Trailing 2-0 in the best-of-seven series, Game 3 is pivotal for the Oilers. Despite the pressure, the team is focused on maintaining composure and performing well on home ice.
The Oilers need to find a spark for their offense, which has struggled against Florida’s goaltender Sergei Bobrovsky. Edmonton has also been ineffective on the power play, going 0-for-7 in the series so far.
Defenseman Darnell Nurse is expected to play despite sustaining a hard check in the last game. Additionally, veteran forward Corey Perry will return to the lineup, likely replacing Evander Kane, who is dealing with an undisclosed ailment.
For the Panthers, captain Aleksander Barkov practiced on Wednesday and is expected to play, even though he missed part of the last game after a hit by Leon Draisaitl. Forward Vladimir Tarasenko and defenseman Aaron Ekblad, who missed practice, are also expected to play.
The Panthers’ charter flight was delayed due to storms, potentially affecting their preparation. However, they remain confident, having allowed two or fewer goals in all five games of their current winning streak. They also boast a 6-2 road record in the playoffs.
In finals history, teams that have taken a 2-0 lead have won the Stanley Cup 49 out of 54 times. However, 11 of the last 14 teams to face a 2-0 deficit have won Game 3, including the Panthers last year.
PLAYER TRENDS
- Evan Bouchard has 1+ assists in 6 of the Oilers’ last 7 home games.
- Sam Reinhart has 1+ assists in 4 of the last 5 games vs. Oilers.
- Zach Hyman has scored in 4 of the Oilers’ last 5 as favorites.
- Brandon Montour has 1+ assists in each of the last 3 Panthers’ playoff games as underdogs.
- Matthew Tkachuk has scored in each of the last 3 Panthers’ games as underdogs.
- Carter Verhaeghe has scored in 3 of the last 4 games vs. Oilers.
PICK – FLORIDA +1.5
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