Islanders vs Panthers Picks and Prediction – 2/2/2025

The New York Islanders will be down South in Florida Sunday for a matchup against the Florida Panthers. New York has 23 wins this season coming into Sunday riding a long winning streak following a three goal victory against Philadelphia up here the New York offenses carried the team this season every 2.72 goals on 28.6 shots per game but have averaged 3.4 goals per game over their last five victories. Defensively New York has been just as solid allowing 2.8 four goals and 28.2 shots but have given up an average of 1.2 goals per game during their last five outings. Stay in the action with our NHL Picks.

Anders Lee leads New York this season with 39 points and 22 goals overall. Bo Horvat is second on the team with 38 points and leads the way with 20 assists. Kyle Palmieri has 33 points and Brock Nelson is 4th on the team with 32 points this season in 50 games played.

The Florida Panthers stay on their home ice Sunday with 30 wins on the year having won three of the last five following a three-goal victory against Los Angeles last time out. Offensively Florida averages 3.19 goals on 31.3 shots per game. Defensively Florida has been top tier averaging 2.92 goals per game on 27.3 shots overall and have allowed five total goals over their last three victories.

Sam Reinhart has been the offensive leader for the Florida offense all season with 54 points and 29 goals both of which lead the team. Matthew Tkachuk is second on the roster with 47 points and has posted a team leading 31 assists. Carter Verhaeghe has 35 points and Sam Bennett has chipped in heavily with 31 points this season across 50 games played. Evan Rodrigues has added in heavily for the Florida offensive season with 22 points in 52 games.

The Florida Panthers is a better team in this matchup, and it will show from the opening minutes on Sunday. Florida is one of the better teams in the league and will roll for the full 60 minutes resulting in the way. Take Florida to do the job as they get the win and cover at home against Chicago. Final Score Prediction, Florida Panthers win and cover 5-1.