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Game #3 Stanley Cup Playoffs: Florida Panthers Seeking Redemption Against Vegas Golden Knights

As the Stanley Cup Playoffs shift to the BB&T Center in Sunrise, Florida, the Florida Panthers are faced with a crucial Game #3 after two consecutive losses against the Vegas Golden Knights. The Golden Knights, who now lead the series 2-0, are carrying their momentum into Florida's home ice. With the Panthers on the brink, it's high stakes as the action unfolds tonight.

Despite their home underdog status in the first two games, Vegas has been red hot, outscoring Florida 12-4 combined in the first two contests. The Knights are now looking to extend their winning streak as they travel to Sunrise. They are impressive in their last three games, posting an average of 6 goals per game and only conceding 1.33, a true testament to their stellar offensive and defensive coordination.

On the other hand, the Panthers are feeling the heat after the back-to-back losses in Vegas. Losing their last game 7-2, the Panthers have shown struggle in containing the Golden Knights' offensive prowess. Florida will need to leverage their home-ice advantage, and perform significantly better to flip the script of this series. In their last three games, they’ve scored an average of 2.67 goals per game but have allowed a troubling average of 5 goals.

Both teams have a days rest of 2, making recovery and game plan adjustments critical in the run-up to Game #3. The Knights have shown resilience on the road, with a commendable season record of SU: 32-17 and ATS: 32-17-0. They will aim to maintain this record despite being the road underdogs in this matchup. Conversely, the Panthers have a home record of SU: 27-21 and ATS: 21-27-0, which they must improve to avoid a damaging 3-0 series deficit.

Florida's situational stats as a home favorite have been respectable this season (21 Wins -16 Lost) with a goal difference of (GF)3.65 – (GA)3.03. However, Vegas' performance as a road underdog is noteworthy with 18 wins and 9 losses, an indicator of their ability to perform under pressure away from home.

The Moneyline for the game is +100 for the Golden Knights and -120 for the Panthers, with the Over/Under set at 5.5. The odds are high, and the stakes are even higher. The Panthers must seize this opportunity to notch a win on their home ice and claw their way back into the series, while the Golden Knights aim to solidify their lead. It's all to play for in this thrilling Game #3 of the Stanley Cup Playoffs.

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Ron Raymond

Ron Raymond is a well-known sports handicapper who runs ATS Stats and the Raymond REPORT. He has over 21 years of experience in the industry and provides expert analysis and predictions for various sports, including football, baseball, hockey, and basketball.

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