Saturday will see the Vegas Golden Knights and Florida Panthers face off in Game 1 of the Stanley Cup Final at T-Mobile Arena, beginning at 8:00 PM ET on TNT, TBS, CBC, SportsNet, and TVAS. The Golden Knights are favored (-136) in this matchup with the Panthers (+116).
Golden Knights vs. Panthers Odds
Favorite: Golden Knights (-136)
Underdog: Panthers (+116)
Over/under: 5.5
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When is Golden Knights vs. Panthers and when does it start?
This contest between the Golden Knights and Panthers is set to start on Saturday, June 3, 2023. You should expect the puck drop at 8:00 PM ET.
Where to Watch Golden Knights vs. Panthers
The Golden Knights and Panthers will lace up the skates at T-Mobile Arena for this matchup on June 3, and if you’d like to see the matchup live, get your tickets now from Vivid Seats!
What channel is the game on?
You can catch this game live on TNT, TBS, CBC, SportsNet, and TVAS.
Who Will Win Golden Knights vs. Panthers?
Golden Knights and Panthers Betting Trends
Vegas’ 99 matches this season have finished above this game’s total of 5.5 goals 57 times.
Florida has played 70 games this season that ended with over 5.5 goals.
The two teams combine to score 6.8 goals per game, 1.3 more than this match’s total.
Opponents of these two teams average 6.1 goals per game combined, 0.6 more than this game’s over/under.
The Golden Knights have won 64.5% of their games this season when favored on the moneyline (40-22).
The Panthers have been listed as an underdog 30 times this season, and won 17, or 56.7%, of those games.
Golden Knights Stats & Insights
The Golden Knights’ 3.3 average goals per game add up to 267 total, which makes them the 14th-ranked scoring team in the league.
The Golden Knights are ranked 11th in NHL action in goals against this season, having given up 225 total goals (2.7 per game).
With a +42 goal differential, they’re ranked ninth-best in the NHL.
The Golden Knights convert 10.3% of their shots, ranking 12th in the NHL.
The Golden Knights average 23.5 hits and 18.1 blocked shots per game.
In their last 10 games, the Golden Knights have gone 7-2-1 to earn 80.0% of the possible points.
They are scoring at a 3.6 goals-per-game average (36 total) during that time.
On the defensive end, the Golden Knights have allowed 22 goals (2.2 per game) in those 10 outings.
Panthers Stats & Insights
The Panthers have scored the sixth-most goals (288 goals, 3.5 per game) in the league.
The Panthers have conceded 272 total goals (3.3 per game) to rank 21st.
They have a +16 goal differential, which ranks 16th in the league.
The Panthers’ collective 9.5% shooting percentage ranks 22nd in the league.
The Panthers have not yet shut out an opponent this season.
Over the past 10 games, the Panthers have gone 9-1-0 (95.0% of possible points).
They have averaged 2.8 goals per game (28 total) over that time.
Over on the defensive end, the Panthers have allowed 19 goals (1.9 per game) over those 10 matchups.
Golden Knights Key Players to Watch
Jack Eichel is currently one of Vegas’ leading contributors (66 total points), having collected 27 goals and 39 assists.
Chandler Stephenson is contributing with 65 points (16 goals, 49 assists).
Jonathan Quick (16-15-6) has a goals against average of 3.4 on the season, and 952 saves. His .882 save percentage ranks 46th in the league.
Golden Knights Player Props
Points Prop: 0.50 (Over Odds: -195, Under Odds: +160)
Points Prop: 0.50 (Over Odds: -130, Under Odds: +100)
Points Prop: 0.50 (Over Odds: -150, Under Odds: +120)
Points Prop: 0.50 (Over Odds: -150)
Points Prop: 0.50 (Over Odds: -130)
Points Prop: 0.50 (Over Odds: +105)
Panthers Key Players to Watch
Matthew Tkachuk’s 40 goals and 69 assists in 79 matchups give him 109 points on the season, making him a key part of his team’s offense.
Aleksander Barkov Jr. has made a big impact for Florida this season with 78 points, thanks to 23 goals and 55 assists.
Sergei Bobrovsky has a record of 24-20-3 in 50 games this season, conceding 145 goals (3.1 goals against average) with 1333 saves and a .902 save percentage, 26th in the league.
Panthers Player Props
Points Prop: 1.50 (Over Odds: +165, Under Odds: -205)
Points Prop: 0.50 (Over Odds: -175, Under Odds: +140)
Points Prop: 0.50 (Over Odds: -145, Under Odds: +115)
Points Prop: 1.50 (Over Odds: +165)
Points Prop: 0.50 (Over Odds: -175)
Points Prop: 0.50 (Over Odds: -135)
Golden Knights vs. Panthers Injuries
Golden Knights: Robin Lehner: Out (Hip), Laurent Brossoit: Out (Lower Body), Nolan Patrick: Out (Upper Body), Logan Thompson: Out (Lower Body)
Panthers: Patric Hornqvist: Out (Concussion), Eetu Luostarinen: Probable (Lower Body), Spencer Knight: Out (Personal)
Golden Knights vs. Panthers Prediction
Puck Line Pick:
Pick Em
Pick OU:
Over (5.5)
Score Prediction:
Golden Knights 4 – Panthers 2
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