New York Rangers vs. Florida Panthers: Predictions, odds for Western Conference Finals Game 3
The 2024 Stanley Cup Playoffs have reached the conference final round. The New York Rangers and the Florida Panthers are competing in the Eastern Conference for a spot in the Stanley Cup Finals.
Game 2 between the Florida Panthers and the New York Rangers was a nail-biting thriller, with the Rangers clinching the first win of the series. The series now shifts to Amerant Bank Arena for Game 3 on Sunday, promising another intense showdown with a tied 1-1 series.
In Game 2, Vincent Trocheck, with a crucial assist from Adam Fox and Artemi Panarin, swiftly put the Rangers on the scoreboard with a goal in the first five minutes. Panthers' Carter Verhaeghe, showing his prowess, answered with a Power Play goal to level the score.
The game remained tight down to the wire, with the score tied at 1-1 throughout. No goals were scored in the second or third period, leading to overtime. It was Barclay Goodrow — with an assist from Vincent Trocheck and Jacob Trouba — who finally broke the deadlock, securing the Rangers' victory in the series.
More: New York Rangers beat Florida Panthers in Game 2 on Barclay Goodrow overtime goal
NHL Eastern Conference Finals: New York Rangers vs. Florida Panthers Game 3 predictions
Dimers: Panthers win
Nick Slade writes: "We predict the Panthers, with a 55% win probability, will likely beat the Rangers in Game 3 of the 2024 Eastern Conference Finals."
Sportsbook Review: Under 5.5 goals
Staff writes: "Goals in the Eastern Conference Final thus far are harder to come by than a holidaymaker suntanning on a Florida beach during the summer wearing jeans and a hoodie. Three goals were scored in each contest in the Big Apple, which, if combined, would just hit the one-game Over. That includes the Sam Bennett insurance goal into an empty net in Game 1. I will lock in the Under until either team proves they can score more readily."
NHL Eastern Conference Finals: New York Rangers vs. Florida Panthers Game 3 odds, betting line
The Panthers are favored to defeat the Rangers in Game 3, according to the latest BetMGM odds.
Spread: Florida (-1.5)
Moneyline: Florida (-160); New York (+135)
Total Over/Under: 5.5
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NHL Eastern Conference Finals: New York Rangers vs. Florida Panthers schedule
Games | Location | Date/Time/Results | TV/Streaming |
Game 1 | Madison Square Garden, New York, NY | Panthers 3, Rangers 0 | --- |
Game 2 | Madison Square Garden, New York, NY | Rangers 2, Panthers 1 (OT) | --- |
Game 3 | Amerant Bank Arena, Sunrise, FL | Sunday, May 26 at 3 p.m. ET | ABC, ESPN+ |
Game 4 | Amerant Bank Arena, Sunrise, FL | Tuesday, May 28 at 8 p.m. ET | ESPN, ESPN+ |
Game 5(If necessary) | Madison Square Garden, New York, NY | Thursday, May 30 at 8 p.m. ET | ESPN, ESPN+ |
Game 6(If necessary) | Amerant Bank Arena, Sunrise, FL | Saturday, June 1 at 8 p.m. ET | ABC, ESPN+ |
Game 7(If necessary) | Madison Square Garden, New York, NY | Monday, June 3 at 8 p.m. ET | ESPN, ESPN+ |
How to watch: Catch select Stanley Cup Playoff games on ESPN+
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