Will the Nashville Predators Outshine the Florida Panthers in Sunrise?
As the Nashville Predators gear up for their next challenge against the Florida Panthers, fans are eager to see if they can maintain their recent momentum. The Predators have shown a mixed bag of results in their past three games, with a win, an overtime loss, and a regulation loss.
In their most recent outing against the Minnesota Wild, despite putting up a solid fight and scoring evenly across all three periods, they fell short in overtime with a final score of 3-4. Their performance was marked by an impressive 54 percent faceoff win percentage and blocking 20 shots. However, they struggled on power plays with only one goal from two opportunities.
The game before that saw them victorious over the Columbus Blue Jackets with a tight scoreline of 2-1. The Predators dominated faceoffs winning 60 percent and peppered the opposition's net with 49 shots while maintaining strong defensive play reflected by blocking 17 shots.
Looking back at their home game against Buffalo Sabres reveals another facet of this team's capabilities. They secured a decisive win scoring four goals from just 24 shots – showcasing an efficient shooting percentage of 17 percent. Their power play clicked effectively as well, converting two out of three chances.
Analyzing these performances indicates that when Nashville capitalizes on power plays and maintains high shot efficiency, they tend to come out on top. Faceoff dominance also seems to be key for controlling games' flow – something they'll want to replicate against Florida Panthers.
The upcoming match is set at Amerant Bank Arena in Sunrise which could influence proceedings given it’s not home ice for Nashville; however, if recent trends are anything to go by - particularly their ability to adapt defensively - fans can expect them to put up a formidable challenge.
The game is scheduled for March 21st at Amerant Bank Arena in Sunrise and will be broadcasted live on ESPN+ and Hulu starting at 23:30 UTC (7:30 PM Eastern Time).