Florida Panthers vs NY Islanders 8/7/20 - NHL Picks & Predictions

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Last Updated: 08/06/2020 at 7:47 PM ET

Florida Panthers vs NY Islanders 8/7/20 - NHL Picks & Predictions

Florida was able to avoid the sweep by getting a win in the last game. The Panthers had to fight to get the win, but it was definitely worth it for the Panthers as it helped them to avoid elimination and allowed them to find a way to win. However, the game was one that ended up being a thriller before the Panthers were able to finally lock down the win.

In the 3-2 win for the Panthers they ended up getting goals from Boyle, Hofman, and Haula. The assist for the Panthers were handled by Barkov, Hoffman, Dadonov, and Yandle. The Islanders goals were scored by Pageau and Nelson in the game. The assist for New York was handled by Toews, Pulock, and Beauvillier.

Sergei Bobrovsky was the goalie the Panthers called on to protect the net. In the game he faced a total of 22 shots and ended up saving 20 of those shots. When it came to equal strength saves he managed to get a total f 18 with 2 power play saves, but did not have to turn away any shorthanded shots.

In the loss the Islanders ended up having Varlamov in the net. He faced a total of 22 shots and turned away 19 of those shots. The types of shots that he faced were varied with 10 equal strength shots faced, 1 power play shot saved, and 8 shorthanded saves in the game.

    The game here will be one that could be a challenge for the Islanders. If the Islanders can win they advance, but a loss will force a decisive game 5. The Panthers, though, are one team that has struggled quite a bit on the year and in the playoffs the last game was their first playoff victory in a long time. Look for the problems to creep up for the Panthers again as the Islanders lock down the win here. Final Score, New York Islanders win 4-2.

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