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A pair of squads at opposite ends of their conference's standings, the Florida Panthers (14th in the Eastern Conference at 10-8-1) and the New Jersey Devils (second in the Eastern Conference at 13-5-1), square off on Thursday, Nov. 20 at 7 p.m. ET on ESPN+.
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Ahead of watching this matchup, here's our prediction for which club will take home the victory in Thursday's hockey action.
Over the last 10 games for the Devils (5-4-1), their offense has put up 25 goals while their defense has conceded 34 goals. They have recorded 25 power-play opportunities during that span, and have scored four goals (16.0%).
Panthers vs. Devils Predictions for Thursday
Our computer projection model for this contest expects a final tally of Panthers 4, Devils 3.
- Moneyline Pick: Panthers (-151)
- Total Pick: Over 5.5 (computer predicts 6.2 goals on average)
- Spread Pick: Devils (+1.5)
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Panthers Splits and Trends
- The Panthers are 1-1-2 in overtime games on their way to a 10-8-1 overall record.
- Florida has won all four of its games that were decided by one goal.
- In the four games this season the Panthers recorded only one goal, they lost every time.
- Florida has scored exactly two goals in three games this season (1-1-1 record, three points).
- The Panthers have scored more than two goals 11 times, and are 9-2-0 in those games (to record 18 points).
- In the seven games when Florida has capitalized on a lone power-play goal, it has a 4-3-0 record (eight points).
- When it has outshot its opponent, Florida is 5-5-1 (11 points).
- The Panthers have been outshot by opponents in eight games, going 5-3-0 to register 10 points.
Devils Splits and Trends
- The Devils (13-5-1 overall) have posted a record of 5-1-6 in games that have gone to OT this season.
- In the five games New Jersey has played that were decided by one goal, it racked up nine points.
- This season the Devils registered only one goal in three games and they've earned two points (1-2-0) in those contests.
- New Jersey has earned three points (1-1-1 record) this season when scoring two goals .
- The Devils have scored three or more goals in 13 games, earning 22 points from those contests.
- This season, New Jersey has capitalized on a lone power-play goal in six games has a record of 5-0-1 in those matchups.
- When it outshoots its opponent this season, New Jersey has posted a record of 7-3-1 (15 points).
- The Devils have been outshot by opponents in six games, going 4-2-0 to record eight points.
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Team Stats Comparison
| Panthers Rank | Panthers AVG | Devils AVG | Devils Rank | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 19th | 3 | Goals Scored | 3.16 | 13th |
| 15th | 3.05 | Goals Allowed | 3 | 14th |
| 13th | 28.5 | Shots | 29.5 | 7th |
| 2nd | 24.7 | Shots Allowed | 27.9 | 18th |
| 16th | 21.05% | Power Play % | 23.53% | 8th |
| 21st | 78.26% | Penalty Kill % | 82.14% | 9th |
Panthers vs. Devils Game Time and TV Channel
- When: Thursday, November 20, 2025 at 7 p.m. ET
- TV Channel: ESPN+
- Live Stream: Watch this game on ESPN+
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- Where: Amerant Bank Arena in Sunrise, Florida
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