The Florida Panthers (23-12-2) will attempt to continue a five-game win streak when they take on the Vegas Golden Knights (22-11-5) on the road on Thursday, January 4 at 10:00 PM ET on ESPN+, BSFL, and SCRIPPS.
Golden Knights vs. Panthers Game Info
- Game Day: Thursday, January 4, 2024
- Game Time: 10:00 PM ET
- TV: Bally Sports (Regional restrictions may apply)
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Golden Knights and Panthers Stats, Key Players, and Injuries
Golden Knights Insights
- The Golden Knights score the eighth-most goals in the league (123 total, 3.2 per game).
- The Golden Knights have given up 105 total goals (2.8 per game), ranking 11th in league action in goals against.
- Their +18 goal differential is eighth-best in the league.
- The 30 power-play goals the Golden Knights have put up this season (on 135 power-play chances) are the eighth-most in the NHL.
- The Golden Knights’ 22.22% power-play conversion rate ranks 12th in the league.
- The Golden Knights have scored five shorthanded goals this season.
- The Golden Knights have the league’s 11th-ranked penalty-kill percentage (81.82%).
- The Golden Knights win 49.8% of their faceoffs (17th in the NHL)
- The Golden Knights have a 10% shooting percentage as a team, which ranks 18th in the league.
- The Golden Knights have earned two shutouts this season. Their skaters average 19.4 hits and 18.5 blocked shots per game.
Golden Knights Key Players
- Jack Eichel is one of Vegas’ leading contributors this season with 40 points. He has averaged 0.4 goals per game, shooting 10.1%.
- Mark Stone is another of Vegas’ important contributors currently with 37 total points (12 goals and 25 assists) to his name.
- Through 38 games, William Karlsson has proven himself as another option for Vegas. He has 32 points (15 goals and 17 assists).
- Across four games played, Jiri Patera has a goaltending record of 1-2-0. During those games, he’s allowed 13 goals while recording 114 saves.
Golden Knights Injuries
Kaedan Korczak: Lower Body (Out),
Shea Theodore: Upper Body (Out),
Adin Hill: Undisclosed (Out),
Ben Hutton: Upper Body (Out)
Panthers Insights
- The Panthers’ 111 goals on the season (three per game) rank them 19th in the NHL.
- The Panthers’ total of 93 goals allowed (2.5 per game) is fourth in the league.
- Their +18 goal differential is eighth-best in the league.
- The Panthers have 24 power-play goals (14th in NHL) on 120 chances.
- The Panthers score on 20% of their power plays, No. 18 in the NHL.
- The Panthers have two shorthanded goals (21st in NHL).
- The 83.33% penalty-kill percentage of the Panthers is seventh in the league.
- The Panthers are 12th in faceoff win rate in the NHL (50.7%).
- The 8.8% shooting percentage of the Panthers is 29th in the league.
- This season, the Panthers have shut out their opponents twice.
Panthers Key Players
- Sam Reinhart’s 45 points make him a vital offensive option for Florida. He has 24 goals and 21 assists in 37 games.
- Aleksander Barkov Jr. is a key piece of the offense for Florida with 39 total points this season. He has scored 11 goals and added 28 assists in 34 games.
- Florida’s Carter Verhaeghe is among the leaders on the team with 34 total points (19 goals and 15 assists).
- Anthony Stolarz has a .917 save percentage (12th in the league), with 211 total saves, allowing 19 goals (2.0 goals against average). He has compiled a 5-3-1 record this season.
Panthers Injuries
Jonah Gadjovich: Illness (Questionable)