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Ice Clash at Amerant Bank Arena: Florida Panthers to Host Seattle Kraken

As the Florida Panthers prepare to host the Seattle Kraken at the Amerant Bank Arena, fans are eager for what promises to be a thrilling encounter. The Panthers have been showing a mixed bag of performances lately, but there's reason to believe they could dominate in their upcoming game.


Dec 13, 2022; Sunrise, Florida, USA; Florida Panthers center Aleksander Barkov (16) warms up prior to the game against the Columbus Blue Jackets at FLA Live Arena. Mandatory Credit: Jasen Vinlove-USA TODAY Sports

In their last game on October 25 against the San Jose Sharks, the FLA displayed an impressive defensive performance with a save percentage of 96 percent and allowed only one goal throughout the match. This kind of goaltending prowess is exactly what will be needed when they face off against SEA. The Panthers also managed to net three goals on 35 shots, which translates into an 8 percent shooting accuracy – not stellar but enough to secure a win.


The offensive side showed promise too; despite winning only 38 percent of faceoffs, they still managed to capitalize on powerplay opportunities by scoring one goal out of four chances. This indicates that while there's room for improvement in faceoff dominance, their special teams can still make significant contributions.


On the other hand, SEA cannot be underestimated. They are coming into this game looking for redemption and will certainly put up a fight. However, considering that FLA has been playing at home and has shown resilience in bouncing back from setbacks as seen in their previous games – including overcoming a deficit against Vancouver Canucks despite losing eventually – it seems likely that they'll have an edge over SEA.


The key factor for FLA will be maintaining strong defense while improving faceoff win percentages which have been less than ideal recently. If they can control more puck possession from faceoffs and continue leveraging their powerplay units effectively, it could very well tilt the ice in their favor.


With all eyes set on October 28th at 6:00 PM EST at Amerant Bank Arena in Sunrise, Florida Panther fans should gear up for an exciting match-up that could showcase their team’s potential resurgence as contenders this season. For those who can't make it to Sunrise or prefer watching from home comfort – you won't miss any action with coverage available nationally on ESPN+ and locally on BSFL channel 654 or ROOT Sports NW channel 687 depending on your location.

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