The Florida Panthers visit the Boston Bruins for Game 6 of the NHL Playoffs Second Round at TD Garden on Friday, May 17, starting at 7:00 PM ET on TNT, truTV, Max, SportsNet, CBC, and TVAS. The Panthers are on top 3-2 in the series. Oddsmakers give the Panthers -148 odds on the moneyline in this matchup with the Bruins (+124).
Panthers vs. Bruins Game Info & Odds
- When: Friday, May 17, 2024 at 7:00 PM ET
- TV Channel: TNT, truTV, Max, SportsNet, CBC, and TVAS
- Where: TD Garden in Boston, Massachusetts
- TV Channel: TNT, truTV, Max, SportsNet, CBC, and TVAS
- Favorite: Panthers (-148)
- Underdog: Bruins (+124)
- Over/under: 5.5
Panthers and Bruins Betting Trends
- In 43 games this season, Florida and its opponent have combined for more than 5.5 goals.
- Boston has played 43 games this season with more than 5.5 goals.
- The two teams combine to score 6.4 goals per game, 0.9 more than this game’s total.
- Opponents of these two teams combine to score 5.1 goals per game, 0.4 fewer than this game’sgame’s over/under.
- The Panthers are 52-23 when favored on the moneyline this season.
- This season the Bruins have won nine of the 18 games, or 50.0%, in which they’ve been an underdog.
Panthers Stats & Insights
- The Panthers’ 3.2 average goals per game add up to 265 total, which makes them the 11th-ranked scoring team in the NHL.
- On defense, the Panthers are the strongest unit in league action, giving up 198 total goals (just 2.4 per game).
- Their +67 goal differential is first in the league.
- The Panthers shoot 9.6% as a team, ranked 23rd-best in the league.
- The Panthers have shut out opponents eight times. As a team, they are averaging 28.6 hits and 12.7 blocked shots per game this season.
- In the past 10 contests, the Panthers have claimed 85.0% of the possible points with a 7-3-0 record.
- They are scoring at a 3.7 goals-per-game average (37 total) during that span.
- Over on the defensive side, the Panthers have allowed 25 goals (2.5 per game) over those 10 outings.
Bruins Stats & Insights
- The Bruins’ 263 total goals (3.2 per game) rank 13th in the NHL.
- The Bruins’ 221 total goals given up (2.7 per game) are the fifth-fewest in the NHL.
- Their +42 goal differential is 10th-best in the league.
- The 11% shooting percentage the Bruins have amassed ranks eighth in the league.
- The Bruins have shut out their opponent five times this season.
- In their last 10 games, the Bruins have gone 5-4-1 to earn 70.0% of the possible points.
- They have averaged 2.3 goals per game (23 total) over that span.
- On the defensive side, the Bruins have allowed 2.4 goals per game (24 total) over those 10 matchups.
Panthers Key Players to Watch
- Sam Reinhart is currently one of Florida’s top contributors (94 total points), having collected 57 goals and 37 assists.
- Matthew Tkachuk has 88 points (1.1 per game), scoring 26 goals and adding 62 assists.
- Sergei Bobrovsky has a record of 36-17-4. He has allowed 135 goals (2.37 goals against average) and racked up 1449 saves.
Panthers Player Props
- Sam Reinhart Points Prop: 0.50 (Over Odds: -175, Under Odds: +135)
- Sam Reinhart Assists Prop: 0.50 (Over Odds: +170, Under Odds: -220)
- Matthew Tkachuk Points Prop: 0.50 (Over Odds: -200, Under Odds: +154)
- Matthew Tkachuk Assists Prop: 0.50 (Over Odds: +114, Under Odds: -145)
- Aleksander Barkov Jr. Points Prop: 0.50 (Over Odds: -200, Under Odds: +154)
- Aleksander Barkov Jr. Assists Prop: 0.50 (Over Odds: -105, Under Odds: -125)
Bruins Key Players to Watch
- David Pastrnak is a top offensive contributor for his team with 110 points (1.3 per game). He has recorded 47 goals and 63 assists in 82 games (playing 19:55 per game).
- Brad Marchand is a key contributor for Boston, with 67 total points this season. He has scored 29 goals and provided 38 assists in 82 games.
- Boston’s Jeremy Swayman is 25-10-8 this season, amassing 1179 saves and permitting 108 goals (2.5 goals against average) with a .916 save percentage (ninth-best in the league).
Bruins Player Props
- David Pastrnak Points Prop: 0.50 (Over Odds: -200, Under Odds: +154)
- David Pastrnak Assists Prop: 0.50 (Over Odds: +120, Under Odds: -150)
- Charlie Coyle Points Prop: 0.50 (Over Odds: +114, Under Odds: -145)
- Charlie Coyle Assists Prop: 0.50 (Over Odds: +195, Under Odds: -260)
Panthers vs. Bruins Injuries
- Panthers: Ryan Lomberg: Illness (Questionable)
- Bruins: Milan Lucic: Personal (Out), Brad Marchand: Upper Body (Questionable), Matthew Poitras: Shoulder (Out)
Panthers vs. Bruins Prediction
- Puck Line Pick:
Bruins (+1.5)
- Pick OU:
Over (5.5)
- Score Prediction:
Bruins 4 – Panthers 3
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