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Can the Florida Panthers Pounce on Victory at American Airlines Center?

As the Florida Panthers gear up for their next challenge against the Dallas Stars at American Airlines Center, fans are buzzing with anticipation. The Panthers have been showing a remarkable level of play recently, and there's every reason to believe they can carry this momentum into their upcoming game.


Dec 6, 2023; Sunrise, Florida, USA; Florida Panthers defenseman Gustav Forsling (42) and Dallas Stars center Sam Steel (18) battle for a loose puck during the third period at Amerant Bank Arena. Mandatory Credit: Jim Rassol-USA TODAY Sports

In their last encounter on March 2nd against the Detroit Red Wings, FLA demonstrated an ironclad defense and an offense that could only be described as relentless. With a shorthanded strength during play, they managed to hit a shooting percentage of 11 percent while securing a total of 39 hits. Their goaltending was nothing short of stellar; saving all shots faced and shutting out the Red Wings with a final scoreline that read 4-0 in favor of FLA.


The powerplay opportunities were capitalized efficiently by FLA as well, scoring twice out of five chances. This kind of special teams performance can be crucial in tight games and is something that could tip scales in their favor against DAL.


Dec 6, 2023; Sunrise, Florida, USA; Dallas Stars right wing Evgenii Dadonov, left, scores a goal past Florida Panthers goaltender Sergei Bobrovsky (72) during the third period at Amerant Bank Arena. Mandatory Credit: Jim Rassol-USA TODAY Sports

On February 28th against Buffalo Sabres, once again playing at home, FLA showed they could grind out results even when not at their best. They won with three goals from thirty-seven shots which translates to an eight percent shooting accuracy – not as high as one would expect but enough to secure victory.


However, it's not just about scoring goals; faceoffs are also critical for maintaining possession and control over the game's pace. In both mentioned games combined, FLA won more than half of their faceoffs which indicates strong center ice play – an area they'll need to dominate if they want to overcome DAL.


Dec 6, 2023; Sunrise, Florida, USA; Dallas Stars goaltender Jake Oettinger (29) makes a save as center Roope Hintz (24) and Florida Panthers center Sam Bennett (9) battle for position during the second period at Amerant Bank Arena. Mandatory Credit: Jim Rassol-USA TODAY Sports

The Dallas Stars will certainly pose a threat; however, based on recent performances by both teams and considering how well-rounded FLA has been playing – both offensively and defensively – there is every reason for Panther fans to approach this game with confidence rather than caution.


Looking ahead towards March 13th’s clash in Dallas city’s renowned venue American Airlines Center - Panther fans should mark their calendars for what promises to be another exciting chapter in this season's campaign. The match will kick off at 7:00 PM Central Time (CT) and viewers can catch all the action live on ESPN+ via internet streaming or tune into BSSW or BSFL for television broadcast coverage.

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