Florida Panthers vs NY Islanders 8/4/20 - NHL Picks & Predictions
Last Updated: 08/03/2020 at 2:17 PM ET
On Tuesday, the Florida Panthers play Game 2 of their best of 5 qualifying Series against the New York Islanders. Florida lost the opening game of the series 2-1 on Saturday. The only goal of the game for Florida was scored by Jonathan Huberdeau just 23 seconds into the final period. In net, Sergey Bobrovsky made 26 saves for the Panthers in the loss.
Jonathan Huberdeau has the only goal scored for Florida thus far after one game, while Aleksander Barkov and Mackenzie Weegar each have one assist each. In net, Sergei Bobrovsky is 0-1-0 with a goals against of .203 and save percentage of .929.
Semyon Varlamov was spectacular in goal for the Islanders making 27 saves following a 4 ½ month hiatus due to the coronavirus outbreak. Anthony Beauvillier scored New York's winning goal late in the second, following a penalty by Florida. The penalty injured Johnny Boychuk for the Islanders who did not return the rest of the game and his status is unknown for Tuesday's Game 2.
Jean-Gabriel Pageau and Anthony Beauvillier each have one goal for the Islanders, while Derick Brassard, Josh Bailey and Devon Toews each have one assist. In net, Semyon Varlamov is 1-0-0 with a goals-against 1.00 and save percentage of .964.
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In Game 1, the New York Islanders displayed their tenacious defense and excellent goaltending with Semyon Varlamov in net. The New York Islanders have won each of the last five head-to-head with the Florida Panthers. The favorite, New York, has won six of the last seven played between the two. Final Score Prediction, New York Islanders win 3-1.
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