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Blues vs Panthers Prediction,
The Saint Louis Blues, will square off against, the Florida Panthers, on Friday night at 7:00 PM EST. This matchup is set to take place at Amerant Bank Arena and will be broadcast on ESPN+. The Blues, head into this contest with a 2-2-1 record over their last five games. Most recently, they suffered a 4-1 defeat against, the New Jersey Devils, a result that brought their season record to 15-15-3.
Offensively, the Blues, have struggled, managing just 2.55 goals per game on an average of 26 shots per game. Their defense has also faced challenges, allowing 3.09 goals per game while facing 29.3 shots per game. On special teams, the Blues’ power play has converted at a modest rate of 16.4%, while their penalty kill has succeeded in stopping 76.5% of opponents' power plays.
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Maple Leafs vs Sabres Prediction,
The Toronto Maple Leafs, hit the road Friday night to face, the Buffalo Sabres, in Buffalo, New York. Toronto has performed well this season, securing 20 wins through 32 games. They come into this matchup on a two-game winning streak after their victory against, the Dallas Stars. Offensively, the Maple Leafs, have been steady, averaging 2.97 goals on 29.1 shots per game. Their defense has been strong, allowing just 2.61 goals on 28.8 shots per game. Mitch Marner, leads Toronto’s offense with 42 points and 32 assists, while, William Nylander, has scored a team-high 20 goals on 111 shots. In goal, Joseph Woll, has been reliable, recording 9 wins in 14 appearances with a .918 save percentage.
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Hurricanes vs Capitals Prediction,
The Carolina Hurricanes, are set to take on, the Washington Capitals, on Friday at 7:00 PM EST at Capital One Arena, with the game airing on ESPN+. The Hurricanes, come into this matchup with a 3-2-0 record in their last five games. Their most recent outing was an impressive 4-0 shutout victory over, the New York Islanders, pushing their overall season record to 20-10-1.
Carolina has been strong offensively, averaging 3.61 goals per game on 32 shots per contest. Defensively, the Hurricanes, have been solid, allowing just 2.77 goals per game on a league-low 25.4 shots faced. Their special teams have also performed well, with a power play success rate of 27.3% and an outstanding penalty kill at 85.3% for the season.
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Canadiens vs Red Wings Prediction,
The Montreal Canadiens, travel to Detroit, Michigan, on Friday night to face, the Red Wings. Montreal has had a subpar season, securing just 12 wins in 31 games. They enter this matchup on a one-game winning streak after defeating, the Buffalo Sabres. The Canadiens, offense has been mediocre, averaging 2.81 goals per game, while their defense has struggled, allowing 3.65 goals per game. Nick Suzuki, leads the team with 32 points and 21 assists, while, Cole Caufield, has netted 17 goals on 84 shots. In goal, Sam Montembeault, has been their most reliable option, with 10 wins in 23 outings and a .902 save percentage.
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