Panthers vs Hockey Club Picks and Prediction – 1/9/2025

On Wednesday, the Florida Panthers (24-14-2) face off against the Utah Hockey Club (17-15-7) at the Delta Center in Salt Lake City, Utah. Make sure you stay up to date with all the NHL action, with our expert NHL picks.

Utah comes into this matchup on a one-game losing streak and has dropped four of their last five games. In a closely contested overtime match against the Dallas Stars, Utah fell short with a 3-2 loss. During the game, Matias Maccelli delivered an impressive performance, netting both goals for Utah. For the season, Clayton Keller is at the forefront in terms of points for Utah, having accumulated 39 points so far. Hot on his heels are Dylan Guenther and Logan Cooley, each contributing significantly with 34 points this season. Guenther takes the lead in goals for Utah, having found the back of the net 16 times. Meanwhile, Keller has been instrumental in creating opportunities, leading Utah with 25 assists. Defensively, Utah has struggled recently, conceding an average of 3.8 goals per game over their last five games. As a result, they find themselves languishing near the bottom of the Central Division, positioned third-to-last. With a match against the Florida Panthers on home ice coming up, Utah is eager to shake off their recent slump and regain their form. On average, Utah's offense is producing 2.9 goals per game this season.

Florida enters this game on a one-game losing streak, but has dropped three of their last five games prior to their game against Colorado. In a thrilling 3-2 shootout victory over the Pittsburgh Penguins, Spencer Knight played a crucial role for the Panthers by making an impressive 29 saves. This season, Sam Reinhart has been a standout performer for Florida, leading the team with 46 points. Right behind him is Matthew Tkachuk, who has contributed significantly with 36 points. Reinhart is not only the leader in points but also the top goal scorer for the Panthers this season, boasting a total of 22 goals. When it comes to setting up plays, both Reinhart and Aleksander Barkov are key players, each having provided 24 assists so far. Recently, Florida has been facing challenges on the defensive end, conceding an average of 3.2 goals over their last five games. Despite these struggles, they remain competitive, holding second place in the Atlantic Division standings. As they prepare to confront the Utah Hockey Club in Salt Lake City, the Panthers aim to end their current losing streak. On average, Florida scores 3.3 goals per game, showcasing their offensive capabilities.

The Panthers are focused on preserving their strong performance away from home as they travel to Salt Lake City for a matchup against the Utah Hockey Club. Despite struggling with a less-than-stellar home record, Utah is determined to overcome their recent run of defeats and will put forth their utmost effort to change their fortunes. Final Score Prediction, Florida Panthers win 7-5.