Wild vs Panthers Picks and Prediction – 10/22/2024

The Minnesota Wild will visit the Florida Panthers on October 22, 2024, at Amerant Bank Arena in what promises to be a thrilling matchup between two strong NHL teams. Get in on all the action with our free NHL picks.

Minnesota enters the game with a 3-0-2 record, having won their last two games, including a 3-1 victory over the Columbus Blue Jackets. The Wild have been led by Kirill Kaprizov, who has tallied eight points (two goals, six assists) in five games, and goaltender Filip Gustavsson, who has been stellar with a 1.50 goals-against average and a .950 save percentage.

Florida, with a 4-2-1 record, is coming off a 4-3 overtime win against the Vegas Golden Knights. The Panthers have been dominant at home, boasting a 2-0-1 record at Amerant Bank Arena, and they hoisted the Stanley Cup at this venue just a few months ago. Anton Lundell has been one of Florida’s top performers with eight points (four goals, four assists), while Sam Reinhart leads the team with 12 points in seven games. Goaltender Sergei Bobrovsky has started the season with a 3-1-1 record, though his save percentage of .896 leaves room for improvement. Florida is looking for a repeat as league champs in 2024.

The Wild have shown defensive resilience, allowing just 1.5 goals per game, but the Panthers’ strong home form and offensive firepower give them an edge. Florida just has a knack for winning, and especially on their home ice. Final Score Prediction, expect a competitive game, with Florida pulling off an overtime win 3-2.