Florida Panthers Aim for Seventh Straight Win Against Struggling Philadelphia Flyers

The Florida Panthers, currently on a six-game winning streak, are set to host the Philadelphia Flyers at Amerant Bank Arena on Saturday, November 9, 2024. The Panthers, with a strong 10-3-1 record, are looking to extend their winning streak to seven games. Their recent form has been impressive, having outscored their opponents 30-14 during their current streak. In their last game, the Panthers dominated the Nashville Predators with a 6-2 victory, with Carter Verhaeghe scoring two goals and Aleksander Barkov contributing three assists[2][5].

The Philadelphia Flyers, on the other hand, are struggling with a 5-8-1 record. Despite their recent 2-1 shootout win over the Tampa Bay Lightning, the Flyers have been inconsistent this season. Ivan Fedotov made 22 saves in the win, earning his first NHL victory, but the team’s offense has been a concern, averaging only 2.5 goals per game. Travis Konecny leads the Flyers in scoring with 15 points, but the team’s defense, though improved recently, still gives up an average of 3.64 goals per game[4][6].

The matchup is expected to be challenging for the Flyers, given the Panthers’ strong form and the fact that the Flyers have lost their last six road games against opponents on a winning streak. The Panthers have covered the puck line in each of their last five games following a win, and they are favored to continue this trend. Sam Reinhart, who leads the Panthers in points, is on a six-game point streak and has scored 11 goals this season, including one in the recent win against Nashville[3][4].

The game will be broadcast on Scripps and NBCSP, with radio coverage available on 560 WQAM, 1230 The Gambler, and Thunder 100.3. The Panthers are heavily favored, with odds of -270 to win, and are expected to score early, with a -165 odds to find the net first[2][3].