Golden Knights vs Panthers Picks and Prediction – 6/9/2023

The Vegas Golden Knights are heading to FLA Live Arena on Thursday, where the Golden Knights will meet the Florida Panthers in game 3 of the Stanley Cup Final. Vegas now has a commanding 2-0 lead in this series, after a dominant 7-2 victory on Monday night. Adin Hill made 29 saves on 31 shots, while Jonathan Marchessault led the Golden Knights on offense with 2 goals and an assist.

Adin Hill will undoubtedly be making his 14th start of the postseason on Thursday, he has a GAA of 2.06 through 13 playoff games. Jonathan Marchessault has emerged as the frontrunner for the Conn Smythe Trophy, he now has 12 goals and 8 assists through 19 playoff games. Golden Knights winger Jack Eichel has found success in his first ever postseason, he currently leads Vegas with 22 playoff points.

The Florida Panthers are desperate for a win on Thursday, the good news for them is that they will be on home ice. The Panthers were stunned by Vegas on Monday, particularly Sergei Bobrovsky who allowed 4 goals on just 13 shots before being pulled. Florida has now been outscored by Vegas 8-2 through just two games, the Panthers will need to significantly elevate their play moving forward if they want a chance.

Florida has announced that they will be sticking with Sergei Bobrovsky on Thursday, heading into the finals he was the clear frontrunner for the Conn Smythe Trophy. Bobrovsky is due for a redemption game on Thursday, he may have to single handily carry them to a win in hopes to make this a series. Matthew Tkachuk leads Florida with 10 goals and 12 assists in these playoffs, they will desperately need him to generate some offense in game 3.