Blackhawks vs Panthers

Panthers Poised to Pounce in Lopsided Matchup

Grade A-: Panthers Moneyline (-442)

The surging Florida Panthers look to keep their momentum rolling against a torrid Blackhawks teams. With Chicago missing top-line center Connor Bedard due to injury, their already struggling offense will have an even harder time cracking Florida’s top-10 defense. The Panthers, led by Aleksander Barkov and Matthew Tkachuk, have dominated Chicago in recent meetings, outscoring them 16-5 over their last three matchups. With Florida’s playoff push in full swing and the Blackhawks sinking further into the lottery conversation, expect the Panthers to control the pace and deliver a decisive win at home.

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Panthers Set to Claw Past the Puck Line

Grade: A-: Panthers Puckline (-147)

The Blackhawks enter this matchup on an abysmal record as of late and without Connor Bedard, their already struggling attack has even fewer options. Meanwhile, the Panthers have won 3 of their last 5 games, and looks to regain some of that early season form. Florida’s depth, led by Aleksander Barkov and Sam Reinhart, should be too much for a depleted Chicago lineup that lacks finishing ability against top-tier defenses. Sergei Bobrovsky, who has been in lockdown mode, is expected to shut down the Blackhawks' anaemic offense, while Florida’s aggressive forecheck and special teams play make a multi-goal win the likely outcome.