Ice Showdown at Rogers Place: Florida Panthers Clash with Edmonton Oilers

As the Florida Panthers prepare to face off against the Edmonton Oilers at Rogers Place, fans are bracing for what promises to be an electrifying game. The Panthers, coming off a recent string of performances that have left much to be desired, are looking to claw their way back into form.

The last outing for the FLA on December 15 was a tough one, as they were shut out by the Vancouver Canucks with a scoreline that read 4-0. Despite firing 36 shots on goal, they couldn't find the back of the net and their powerplay opportunities yielded no results. Their goaltending struggled as well, saving only 78 percent of shots faced. This performance highlighted some critical areas needing improvement – offensive execution and goaltending reliability.

However, it's not all doom and gloom for FLA fans. Looking back at their game on December 10 against Columbus Blue Jackets gives us a glimpse of what this team is capable of when they hit their stride. They skated away with a convincing win scoring five goals from an equal number of shots (36) as in their loss to Vancouver – showcasing an impressive shooting percentage of nearly 14 percent. Their powerplay clicked that night too, contributing one goal during their two opportunities.

The upcoming match against EDM presents an opportunity for redemption and it's here where FLA needs to capitalize if they want to regain confidence and momentum in this season's campaign. The key will be converting shot attempts into goals and maintaining discipline while maximizing special teams' play.

EDM will not make it easy though; playing at home provides them with an edge that FLA cannot overlook. The Oilers have shown themselves capable in both ends of the ice and will look to challenge every puck drop.

For FLA supporters looking forward towards this matchup should expect their team to come out with intensity right from puck drop – aiming to establish early control over the game pace which could prove pivotal in securing victory.

Fans can catch all the action live from Rogers Place on December 16 at 10:00 PM EST (8:00 PM local time). The game will be broadcasted on BSFL channel 654 or streamed online via ESPN+. Don't miss what promises to be a thrilling encounter as these two teams battle it out on Canadian ice!