The Red Wings are set to take on the Panthers on Thursday night in Sunrise. The Panthers have revenge on their minds, as Detroit took down Florida 5-3 just a few weeks ago back on November 2. Unfortunately for the Red Wings, they haven't been able to find the win column since that matchup. Detroit has dropped four games in a row and has struggled to score goals on a consistent basis. Specifically, the Red Wings have potted just five total goals over their four-game losing streak. Dylan Larkin's absence appears to be making a noticeable impact, as Detroit's offensive ceiling has been severely limited without him. Things won't get any easier for the Red Wings as they go up against a Panthers team that is allowing just 2.95 goals per game.
The Panthers are happy to be back at home in this one. Florida has played 19 games so far this season, but just six have come on home ice. The Panthers are 4-2-0 in those games, with one of those losses coming to Detroit. The Red Wings scored five goals on 29 shots in the previous H2H meeting, which tied their highest-scoring output of the season. In total, Detroit's team shooting percentage this season sits at a measly 8.9%, which is 31st in the league. The Panthers are scoring more than 3.5 goals per game, and with revenge on their minds, should put forth a spirited effort. Look for Florida to take care of business in regulation.
Red Wings vs Panthers prediction: Florida 3-Way ML (+100) available at time of publishing. Playable to -105.
