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Utah Hockey Club vs. Florida Panthers: Preview, Predictions and Picks for March 28, 2025

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Mar 28, 2025 8:11 AM
This Friday, March 28th, the Utah Hockey Club travels to the Amerant Bank Arena to take on the Florida Panthers, looking to even the regular season series. The Panthers come into the matchup with a strong 43-25-3 record, including a 22-10-2 mark on home ice. Utah will need to be at their best to secure a road win, as they currently sit with a 32-29-11 overall record and 17-15-4 away from home.
Utah Hockey Club vs Florida Panthers

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Hockey Club vs Panthers statistics

Stat Hockey Club Panthers
Goals For per Game 2.81 3.15
Goals Against Average 3.07 2.72
Shots per Game 28.2 31.6
Shots Against per Game 27.6 26.6
Power Play Goals 45 51
Power Play Goals Against 42 40
Short Handed Goals 4 12
Short Handed Goals Against 0 0
Penalty Minutes 685 694
Power Play Percentage 22.1 24.3
Penalty Kill Percentage 80.4 80.9

Florida Panthers recent games

Game Date Opponent Result Score
3/23/25 vs Pittsburgh Penguins W 4-3 SO
3/22/25 @ Washington Capitals L 6-3
3/20/25 @ Columbus Blue Jackets W 1-0 OT
3/16/25 @ New York Islanders L 4-2
3/15/25 @ Montreal Canadiens L 3-1

Utah Hockey Club recent games

Game Date Opponent Result Score
3/27/25 @ Tampa Bay Lightning L 8-0
3/24/25 vs Detroit Red Wings L 5-1
3/22/25 vs Tampa Bay Lightning W 6-4
3/20/25 vs Buffalo Sabres W 5-2
3/18/25 @ Edmonton Oilers L 7-1

Florida Panthers injuries

  • Dmitry Kulikov (D): Out
  • Brad Marchand (C): Day-To-Day

Utah Hockey Club injuries

  • Tij Iginla (C): Out

Hockey Club vs Panthers game info

Type Info
Venue Amerant Bank Arena
Location Sunrise, FL
Puck drop Fri 7:00 PM

Hockey Club vs Panthers predictions

As we gear up for the Utah Hockey Club's clash against the Florida Panthers, all eyes will likely be on their key offensive players. Dylan Guenther, who has been leading the charge with 26 goals, might just be the spark Utah needs to topple the Panthers. His ability to find the back of the net will be crucial, particularly when playing on the road, where they've managed to hold a decent record. Then there's Clayton Keller, who brings both playmaking prowess and scoring flair to the ice. Keller's remarkable 54 assists this season speaks to his skill at setting up game-changing plays. With Keller’s total of 78 points, you can bet he’ll be eager to add to that and keep the Panthers on their toes.

Over at the Florida Panthers camp, Sam Reinhart is undoubtedly the player to watch. With an impressive 35 goals, he’s been a consistent threat on the ice. Reinhart’s explosive performance this season has been pivotal for the Panthers, and fans will hope that his home performance lives up to their expectations at the Amerant Bank Arena. Aleksander Barkov isn't far behind in terms of playmaking, leading his team with 45 assists. His synergy with Reinhart could very well be the recipe for another successful night for Florida. Barkov's unique ability to navigate defensive lines with ease is something Utah defenders will need to be wary of.

Bringing it all together, it's hard to ignore Florida's home advantage and their solid season record. Their synergy and individual brilliance could very well be the deciding factor. Utah has shown resilience, particularly on the road, but the Panthers have simply been formidable at home. The Panthers clinched the previous encounter and seem poised to repeat their success. With keys players like Reinhart ready to make a mark, Florida seems likely to edge out the visitors again, retaining control of the series. What are your thoughts on the game? Do you think Utah will rise to the challenge, or will the Panthers continue their streak?

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