Avalanche vs Panthers Picks and Prediction – 11/23/2024

The Colorado Avalanche look for a third straight victory on Saturday when hosting the Florida Panthers. Colorado is 11-9-0 with 22 points and fourth in the Central Division, 10 points behind the first-place Winnipeg Jets. Colorado was a 2-1 winner over the Washington Capitals on Thursday night. The Avalanche have won two straight and five of the last six. Miles Wood scored to put Colorado ahead for good during the third period. Keep up to date with all the NHL action, with our expert NHL picks.

Mikko Rantanen is the leader in goals for Colorado with 13 while Nathan MacKinnon is the leader in assists with 27 and points with 34. In goal, Justus Annunen is 6-3-0 with a 2.81 goals-against average and a save percentage of .886. Colorado's goals-for average is 3.3 and its goals-against is 3.55. Colorado’s power play scores 30.8% of the time and its penalty kill unit is successful 74.5% of the time.

The Florida Panthers look to snap a two-game losing skid with a victory at home on Saturday when hosting the Colorado Avalanche. Florida is 12-7-1 with 25 points and second in the Atlantic division, one point behind the Toronto Maple Leafs. Florida was defeated by the Chicago Blackhawks 3-1 on Thursday night and the Panthers have dropped four of the last five.

Sam Reinhart is leading Florida in goals with 15, assists with 15, and points with 30. In goal, Sergei Bobrovsky is 9-4-1 with a goals-against average of 2.98 and a save percentage of .893. Florida's goals-for average is 3.45 and its goals-against is 3.25. Florida’s power play scores 23.0% of the time and its penalty kill is successful 81.0% of the time.

Florida has struggled of late, losing four of its last five but the Panthers will be at home and have won 11 of the last 16 played on their home ice. Florida is also 4-2 in its last six versus an opponent from the Western Conference. Florida has a solid 3.45 goals-for average and will face a Colorado blueline and goalie with a 3.55 goals-against average. Final Score Prediction, Florida Panthers win 4-2.