The Florida Panthers (34-20-3) host the Seattle Kraken (24-29-4) at Amerant Bank Arena on Saturday, February 22 at 6:00 PM ET on ESPN+. The Panthers have won five in a row at home.

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Prepare for this matchup with a look at who we predict will emerge with the victory in Saturday's contest.

The Kraken's offense has totaled 32 goals over their past 10 outings, while their defense has given up 29 goals. They have registered 28 power-play opportunities during that time, and have scored five goals (17.9%). They are 4-5-1 over those games.

Panthers vs. Kraken Predictions for Saturday

Our computer projections model for this matchup calls for a final tally of Panthers 4, Kraken 2.

Moneyline Pick: Panthers (-243)
Total Pick: Over 5.5 (computer predicts 6.2 goals on average)
Spread Pick: Panthers (-1.5)

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Panthers Splits and Trends

The Panthers are 6-3-9 in overtime contests as part of a 34-20-3 overall record.
In the 11 games Florida has played that were decided by one goal, it has a 6-2-3 record (good for 15 points).
In the 11 games this season the Panthers scored just one goal, they went 2-9-0 (four points).
Florida has taken five points from the six games this season when it scored exactly two goals (2-3-1 record).
The Panthers have scored three or more goals 36 times, and are 30-4-2 in those games (to record 62 points).
In the 26 games when Florida has scored a single power-play goal, it went 18-5-3 to register 39 points.
In the 33 games when it outshot its opponent, Florida is 20-11-2 (42 points).
The Panthers have been outshot by opponents in 18 games, going 10-7-1 to register 21 points.

Kraken Splits and Trends

The Kraken have a 24-29-4 record this season and are 5-4-9 in matchups that have needed overtime.
Seattle has earned 13 points (6-7-1) in its 14 games decided by one goal.
This season the Kraken recorded only one goal in eight games and they finished 0-7-1 in those matchups.
Seattle has two points (1-13-0) in 14 games this season when it has scored two goals.
The Kraken have scored at least three goals in 29 games, earning 49 points from those contests.
This season, Seattle has capitalized on a lone power-play goal in 20 games and picked up 25 points with a record of 12-7-1.
When outshooting its opponent this season, Seattle is 13-11-1 (27 points).
The Kraken have been outshot by opponents in 32 games, going 11-18-3 to record 25 points.

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