NHL Preview: Florida Panthers (34-21-3) vs. Nashville Predators (20-29-7)

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Team Overview

Florida Panthers

  • Record: 34-21-3
  • Recent Performance: The Panthers are coming off a 2-1 loss to the Seattle Kraken. Despite the loss, they have won five of their last seven games.
  • Key Players:
    • Sam Reinhart: Leads the team with 31 goals and 62 points.
    • Matthew Tkachuk: Has 22 goals and 57 points.
    • Aleksander Barkov: Leads the team with 38 assists and has 52 points.
    • Carter Verhaeghe: Has 15 goals and 43 points.
  • Goaltending: Sergei Bobrovsky has a record of 23-13-2 with a 2.65 goals-against average (GAA) and a .903 save percentage (SV%).
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Nashville Predators

  • Record: 20-29-7
  • Recent Performance: The Predators are coming off a 5-0 loss to the New Jersey Devils. They have lost seven of their last nine games.
  • Key Players:
    • Filip Forsberg: Leads the team with 21 goals and 53 points.
    • Jonathan Marchessault: Has 18 goals and 45 points.
    • Roman Josi: Leads the team with 29 assists and has 38 points.
    • Ryan O’Reilly: Has 14 goals and 34 points.
  • Goaltending: Juuse Saros has a record of 12-23-6 with a 2.90 GAA and a .901 SV%.

Head-to-Head

  • Previous Meeting: The Panthers and Predators last met earlier this season, with the Panthers securing a victory.
  • Series Record: The Predators are 21-21-3-2 all-time against the Panthers, including a 10-10-2-1 mark at home.

Game Details

  • Date: Tuesday, February 25, 2025
  • Time: 8:00 PM ET
  • Location: Bridgestone Arena, Nashville, TN
  • Broadcast: ESPN+

Players to Watch

Panthers

  • Sam Reinhart: With 31 goals and 62 points, he is the leading scorer for the Panthers.
  • Aleksander Barkov: Known for his playmaking abilities, he leads the team in assists.

Predators

  • Filip Forsberg: The top scorer for the Predators with 21 goals and 53 points.
  • Roman Josi: A key player on the blue line, leading the team in assists.

Florida Panthers                               – 155

Nashville Predators                        5.5

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