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Florida Panthers vs. St. Louis Blues: Preview, Predictions and Picks for February 6, 2025

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Feb 6, 2025 9:19 PM
The St. Louis Blues look to snap their current home skid when they host the Florida Panthers at the Enterprise Center on Thursday, February 6, 2025, at 8:00 PM. The Panthers, currently sitting atop the Atlantic Division with a 32-20-3 record, will be seeking to build on their 1-0 series lead against the Blues. The Blues, meanwhile, aim to turn their fortunes around at home, where they've struggled with an 11-13-2 record.
Florida Panthers vs St. Louis Blues

Current Odds

FLA
STL
Over
5.5
+106
Under
5.5
-125
FLA
-1.5
+450
STL
+1.5
-556
FLA
ML
-138
STL
ML
+125

Panthers vs Blues statistics

Stat Panthers Blues
Goals For per Game 3.27 2.67
Goals Against Average 2.95 3.02
Shots per Game 31.6 26.7
Shots Against per Game 27.3 28.6
Power Play Goals 39 23
Power Play Goals Against 33 38
Short Handed Goals 11 2
Short Handed Goals Against 0 0
Penalty Minutes 543 406
Power Play Percentage 24.1 18.9
Penalty Kill Percentage 79.9 71.6

St. Louis Blues recent games

Game Date Opponent Result Score
2/4/25 vs Edmonton Oilers L 3-2 OT
2/2/25 @ Utah Hockey Club W 2-1
1/31/25 @ Colorado Avalanche L 5-0
1/27/25 vs Vancouver Canucks L 5-2
1/25/25 vs Dallas Stars L 2-0

Florida Panthers recent games

Game Date Opponent Result Score
2/4/25 @ Washington Capitals L 6-3
2/2/25 vs New York Islanders W 6-3
2/1/25 vs Chicago Blackhawks W 5-1
1/29/25 vs Los Angeles Kings W 3-0
1/26/25 @ Vegas Golden Knights L 4-1

St. Louis Blues injuries

  • Mathieu Joseph (RW): Day-To-Day
  • Tyler Tucker (D): Out
  • Colton Parayko (D): Day-To-Day
  • Robert Thomas (C): Day-To-Day
  • Philip Broberg (D): Day-To-Day

Florida Panthers injuries

  • Mackie Samoskevich (RW): Day-To-Day
  • Jonah Gadjovich (LW): Out
  • Aaron Ekblad (D): Day-To-Day
  • Niko Mikkola (D): Day-To-Day
  • Matthew Tkachuk (LW): Day-To-Day

Panthers vs Blues game info

Type Info
Venue Enterprise Center
Location Saint Louis, MO
Puck drop Thu 8:00 PM

Panthers vs Blues predictions

The Florida Panthers have been skating like a well-oiled machine this season with a record that's nothing to sneeze at. We have Sam Reinhart lighting up the goal lamp now and then, boasting an impressive 31 goals. He's been a scoring beacon for the Panthers, and it's not a stretch to expect him to make a few more highlights against the Blues. His partner in crime, Aleksander Barkov, leads the team in assists with 35 and has the playmaking vision to match. Though his day-to-day injury status is something to watch, you can't count out the possibility of him slipping a few assists if he's on the ice. Together, they have the kind of chemistry that makes defenses nervous, and you nearly feel the excitement build around their synergy every time they touch the puck.

Turning our gaze to the St. Louis Blues, Jordan Kyrou has been leading their charge on the net with 23 goals. While their season might lack the luster of the Panthers', it's players like Kyrou who keep the hope alive with his nose for the goal. You can't overlook Robert Thomas, either; though currently downgraded to day-to-day, his 26 assists have been vital. Thomas's potential absence could be a significant hurdle if he doesn't lace up his skates, but he’s the type of player who can swing momentum with a single, brilliant play. These two, when combined, provide the Blues with a puncher's chance, even in games against tougher opposition like the Panthers.

So, who takes the match at the Enterprise Center? The Panthers come in looking like favorites. They've already topped the Blues earlier this season and their road record suggests they're not easily rattled in an away setting. The Panthers have the depth and advantage on special teams, which could just be the edge they need to continue their dominant year. Yet, the NHL is nothing if not unpredictable; if the Blues want to end their home skid, now’s the time for their stars to shine. Still, I'd put my money on the Panthers to skate away with the win, continuing their impressive journey this season.

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