Florida Panthers vs Carolina Hurricanes Prediction, 5/20/2023 NHL Picks, Best Bets & Odds

Game: Florida Panthers vs Carolina Hurricanes

Date: Saturday, May 20, 2023

Location: PNC Arena in Raleigh, NC

TV: TNT

The Florida Panthers (42-32-8) are traveling to PNC Arena on Saturday where they will take on the Carolina Hurricanes (52-21-9).

The Florida Panthers went home feeling good about their game by earning a 3-2 victory over the Maple Leafs in their last outing. Florida compiled 4 mins in the box in this game. Furthermore, they had 2 power play chances and were able to score 1 goal. The Panthers offense showed they have some room for improvement in this win. For the game, they were able to notch a goal on 3 out of the 43 shots they tried.

With respect to their scoring, the Florida Panthers have accumulated 288 goals (6th in pro hockey) on the season and have surrendered 272. For the current campaign, they have accumulated 92 points and their points percentage comes in at .561. Florida has accumulated 276 power play opportunities and they have tallied 63 goals out of those tries, giving them a percentage of 22.83%. While at even strength, the Panthers have surrendered 202 goals while scoring 225 of their own. Florida has attempted 3,019 shots and holds a shot percentage of 9.5%. The Panthers have had 2,603 shots taken against them and hold a save percentage of .896. Florida Panthers opponents have tallied 291 power play tries (3rd in professional hockey) and have racked up 70 goals in those chances.

The player guarding the cage in this matchup is Sergei Bobrovsky. The opposition has notched 1,603 goals against Bobrovsky in his professional career and his goals against average per game is 2.61. Bobrovsky has played in 642 games during his NHL career. His save percentage is at .915 during his 36,909 mins in the crease. He has compiled a mark of 360-207-51 and he has gotten the start in 626 games. For his professional hockey career, Bobrovsky has accrued 359 quality starts and his quality starts percentage is .573. Bobrovsky has seen 18,835 shots against him and has accrued 17,232 total saves.

In their last outing, Carolina faced off against the Devils in a game where the Hurricanes got the victory by a score of 3-2. They had 2 chances on the power play in this game and netted 1 out of those tries. The Hurricanes notched 3 goals of the 39 shots on goal they were seeking.

On the year, the Carolina Hurricanes have earned a total of 262 goals, 113 points, as well as a points percentage of .689. They have allowed 210 goals to be scored by of a combination of 170 goals at even strength and 40 goals while they had less men on the ice. The Hurricanes have scored 212 goals at even strength and 50 goals (18th in hockey) while on the power play. They have a total of 253 power play opportunities and they have a power play rate of 19.76%. Carolina has put up 2,852 shots (3rd in the league) and has a shooting percentage of 9.19%, while allowing their opponents 2,132 shots. They have a penalty kill percentage of 84.38% on their oppositions 256 power play tries, and their save percentage comes in at 90.2%.

Across the ice you will find Frederik Andersen in goal. Opponents are averaging 2.58 goals/game and he has allowed 1,190 goals altogether. Andersen's quality start rate is 56.8% and he has accumulated 264 quality starting assignments in his pro career. He has made the start in 465 contests and has been on the ice for 27,653 mins. Andersen has a lifetime mark of 282-125-52 and has been in net for 479 contests. He is sitting with 12,861 stops out of the 14,051 shots taken against him, giving him a save percentage of .915.

Who will win tonight's NHL game against the spread or moneyline?

Tony's Pick: Take Florida

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