The Florida Panthers (28-18-3) visit the San Jose Sharks (14-31-6, losers of five in a row) at SAP Center at San Jose. The game on Saturday, January 25 begins at 10:00 PM ET on ESPN+.
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As hockey action continues, prepare for the matchup by checking out which team we project to win Saturday's game.
The Sharks' offense has scored 28 goals during their last 10 outings, while their defense has given up 36 goals. They have had 24 power-play opportunities during that time, and have scored five goals (20.8%). They are 2-8-0 over those games.
Panthers vs. Sharks Predictions for Saturday
Our computer projection model for this contest expects a final score of Panthers 4, Sharks 3.
- Moneyline Pick: Panthers (-312)
- Total Pick: Over 6 (computer predicts 6.3 goals on average)
- Spread Pick: Sharks (+1.5)
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Panthers Splits and Trends
- The Panthers have finished 6-3-9 in overtime contests as part of an overall record of 28-18-3.
- In the 10 games Florida has played that were decided by one goal, it has a 5-2-3 record (good for 13 points).
- The 10 times this season the Panthers ended a game with only one goal, they went 2-8-0 (four points).
- Florida has scored exactly two goals in six games this season (2-3-1 record, five points).
- The Panthers have scored three or more goals in 29 games (24-3-2, 50 points).
- In the 20 games when Florida has scored a lone power-play goal, it went 12-5-3 to register 27 points.
- When it has outshot its opponent, Florida is 15-9-2 (32 points).
- The Panthers' opponents have had more shots in 17 games. The Panthers finished 9-7-1 in those matchups (19 points).
Sharks Splits and Trends
- The Sharks (14-31-6 overall) have posted a record of 4-6-10 in contests that have required OT this season.
- In the 21 games San Jose has played that were decided by one goal, it racked up 20 points.
- This season the Sharks scored just one goal in 10 games and they've earned two points (1-9-0) in those contests.
- San Jose has nine points (3-10-3) when scoring a pair of goals this season.
- The Sharks have scored at least three goals 23 times, earning 23 points from those matchups (10-10-3).
- This season, San Jose has capitalized on a lone power-play goal in 21 games and registered 15 points with a record of 6-12-3.
- When outshooting its opponent this season, San Jose is 5-7-0 (10 points).
- The Sharks have been outshot by opponents in 37 games, going 8-23-6 to record 22 points.
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Team Stats Comparison
| Panthers Rank | Panthers AVG | Sharks AVG | Sharks Rank | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9th | 3.16 | Goals Scored | 2.65 | 29th |
| 16th | 2.98 | Goals Allowed | 3.61 | 31st |
| 3rd | 31 | Shots | 26.8 | 26th |
| 11th | 27.4 | Shots Allowed | 32.4 | 32nd |
| 7th | 24.82% | Power Play % | 18.24% | 26th |
| 18th | 78.08% | Penalty Kill % | 76.47% | 22nd |
Panthers vs. Sharks Game Time and TV Channel
- When: Saturday, January 25, 2025 at 10:00 PM ET
- TV Channel: ESPN+
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- Where: SAP Center at San Jose in San Jose, California
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