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The Florida Panthers (9-7-1) host the Tampa Bay Lightning (8-6-2) at Amerant Bank Arena on Saturday, Nov. 15 at 5 p.m. ET on ESPN+. The Panthers knocked off the Washington Capitals 6-3 in their last game, while the Lightning are coming off a 7-3 loss to the New York Rangers.
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Get ready for this matchup by checking out our pick for who will emerge with the victory in Saturday's hockey action.
Over the past 10 games, the Lightning have put up a record of 7-3-0. They have put up 33 goals, while allowing their opponents to score 26. They have gone on the power play 37 times during that span, and have capitalized with four goals (10.8% of opportunities).
Panthers vs. Lightning Predictions for Saturday
Our computer model for this game calls for a final score of Panthers 4, Lightning 3.
- Moneyline Pick: Panthers (-135)
- Total Pick: No Pick - Predicted Margin Negligible
- Spread Pick: Lightning (+1.5)
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Panthers Splits and Trends
- The Panthers have a 9-7-1 record overall, with a 1-1-2 record in games that have needed overtime.
- Florida has won all four of its games that were decided by one goal.
- In the three games this season the Panthers scored just one goal, they lost every time.
- Florida has taken three points from the three games this season when it scored exactly two goals (1-1-1 record).
- The Panthers have scored more than two goals 10 times, and are 8-2-0 in those games (to record 16 points).
- In the six games when Florida has recorded a single power-play goal, it registered eight points after finishing 4-2-0.
- In the nine games when it outshot its opponent, Florida is 4-4-1 (nine points).
- The Panthers have been outshot by opponents eight times, and went 5-3-0 (10 points).
Lightning Splits and Trends
- The Lightning have earned a record of 2-2-4 in overtime matchups to contribute to an overall mark of 8-6-2.
- Tampa Bay has earned 12 points (5-4-2) in its 11 games decided by one goal.
- This season the Lightning scored only one goal in one game and they lost in overtime.
- When Tampa Bay has scored a pair of goals this season, they've earned five points (2-3-1 record).
- The Lightning have scored at least three goals nine times, earning 12 points from those matchups (6-3-0).
- This season, Tampa Bay has recorded a single power-play goal in six games has a record of 4-1-1 in those matchups.
- When outshooting its opponent this season, Tampa Bay is 3-2-1 (seven points).
- The Lightning's opponents have had more shots in 10 games. The Lightning went 5-4-1 in those matchups (11 points).
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Team Stats Comparison
| Panthers Rank | Panthers AVG | Lightning AVG | Lightning Rank | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 25th | 2.82 | Goals Scored | 3.06 | 17th |
| 12th | 2.94 | Goals Allowed | 3 | 14th |
| 15th | 28.1 | Shots | 26.6 | 25th |
| 5th | 25.5 | Shots Allowed | 28.4 | 19th |
| 16th | 20% | Power Play % | 15.09% | 28th |
| 21st | 77.97% | Penalty Kill % | 88.24% | 3rd |
Panthers vs. Lightning Game Time and TV Channel
- When: Saturday, November 15, 2025 at 5 p.m. ET
- TV Channel: ESPN+
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- Where: Amerant Bank Arena in Sunrise, Florida
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