Florida Panthers (47-29-4) vs New York Rangers (37-36-7)
Game Info: Monday, April 14, 2025 at 7:00 pm (Amerant Bank Arena)
The Line: Betting Odds: Florida Panthers -162 / New York Rangers +136 — Over/Under: 5.5
In this article, we will formulate a Rangers vs Panthers prediction for this NHL game on Monday, April 14th, at Amerant Bank Arena in Sunrise, Florida. Let’s take a look at the prediction for this NHL matchup.
New York Rangers Betting Preview
The New York Rangers are 37-36-7 this year after they lost to Carolina by a score of 7-3 in their last game. New York allowed the first four goals in this game, but they did cut the deficit to 5-3 in the third before Carolina pulled away. The Rangers outshot Carolina by a total of 31-28, won 50% of the face-offs, and went 1-2 on the power play in the game. New York got goals from Cuylle, Miller, and Fox, while Shesterkin stopped 21 out of 26 shots in the game.
Prior to that loss, the Rangers defeated the Islanders by a score of 9-2 but did lose to the Flyers by a score of 8-5. New York has lost four of their last five games, and they are currently sixth in the Metro standings with 81 points. New York has scored 3.08 goals per game, and they have allowed 3.15 goals against per game, while also going 17.9% on the power play and 80.3% on the penalty kill this season. Artemi Panarin has led New York with 37 goals, 52 assists, and 235 shots on goal, while Adam Fox has added 10 goals, 51 assists, and 130 shots on goal. Igor Shesterkin is 26-29-5 with a 2.91 goals against average and a .903 save percentage this season.
Florida Panthers Betting Preview
The Florida Panthers are 47-29-4 this season after they defeated Buffalo in a shootout by a score of 3-2 in their last game. Florida led 2-1 after two periods, but they allowed the Sabres to tie the game in the third before winning in the shootout. The Panthers outshot Buffalo by a total of 34-28, won 61.5% of the face-offs, and went 0-3 on the power play in the game. Florida got goals from Puljujarvi and Verhaeghe, while Vanecek stopped 26 out of 28 shots in the win.
Prior to that game, the Panthers defeated the Red Wings by a score of 4-1 and the Maple Leafs by a score of 3-1. Florida has won three games in a row, and they are currently third in the Atlantic standings with 98 points. Florida has scored 3.03 goals per game, and they have allowed 2.66 goals against per game, while also going 23.7% on the power plays and 80.6% on the penalty kill this season. Sam Reinhart has led Florida with 37 goals, 42 assists, and 209 shots on goal, while Aleksander Barkov has added 20 goals, 49 assists, and 147 shots on goal. Sergei Bobrovsky is 33-18-2 with a 2.39 goals against average and a .908 save percentage this season.
Why the Panthers will beat the Rangers
- The home team has won each of the Panthers’ last seven games.
- The Rangers have lost each of their last five games against Atlantic Division opponents.
- The Rangers have failed to cover the puck line in five of their last six games against Eastern Conference opponents.
- The Panthers have covered the puck line in four of their last five night games.
- The Rangers have lost the third period in each of their last four games as road underdogs against Eastern Conference opponents when trailing after the second period.
Total Goals Facts
- Each of the Rangers’ last seven night games at Amerant Bank Arena following a road loss have gone OVER the total goals line.
- Each of the Panthers’ last seven games have gone UNDER the total goals line.
- The ‘Over 1.5 Goals Period 3′ market has hit in each of the Rangers’ last eight games as underdogs against Atlantic Division opponents.
- The ‘Over 1.5 Goals Period 2′ market has hit in 15 of the Panthers’ last 16 home games against the Rangers.
Florida Panthers Player Prop Facts
- Matthew Tkachuk has scored at least one goal in each of his last six appearances.
- Aleksander Barkov has recorded at least one point in each of his last nine appearances against Eastern Conference opponents at Amerant Bank Arena.
- Aaron Ekblad has recorded at least one assist in each of his last six appearances.
New York Rangers Player Prop Facts
- Vincent Trocheck has scored a goal in four of the Rangers’ last five night games.
- Vincent Trocheck has recorded at least one point in each of the Rangers’ last 12 games as road underdogs against Atlantic Division opponents.
- Vincent Trocheck has recorded at least one assist in eight of the Rangers’ last nine games as road underdogs against Atlantic Division opponents.
Rangers vs Panthers Prediction
Florida comes into this game looking for their fourth straight win, and they are trying to chase down Tampa Bay for second in the Atlantic, so this is a huge game for them. The Panthers are 27-11-2 at home this year, while the Rangers are 19-17-4 on the road. New York has been eliminated from the postseason, and they have lost four of their last five games. I know Florida is dealing with more than a few injuries right now, but they are the better team, and New York’s defense has been atrocious recently. Take the Panthers here.