- Matchup: Florida Panthers vs Edmonton Oilers
- Date: Thursday, March 19, 2026
- Venue: Rogers Place, Edmonton, AB
- Broadcast: Sportsnet
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On Thursday, the Edmonton Oilers (34-26-9) will face off against the Florida Panthers (33-31-3) at Rogers Place.
Recently, the Florida Panthers suffered a setback, falling 5-2 to the Vancouver Canucks. In that match, Florida accumulated 28 penalty minutes and struggled offensively, managing only 2 goals on 23 shots. Despite 2 power play opportunities, the Panthers could not convert.
This season, Panthers’ opponents have generated 229 power play chances (ranked 2nd in the league), netting 42 goals. So far, Florida has faced 1,762 shots, yielding a save percentage of .873. The Panthers have attempted 1,920 shots with a shooting percentage of 10.3%. At even strength, they’ve allowed 182 goals while scoring 150. The Panthers have had 239 power play opportunities and scored 47 goals, reflecting a rate of 19.67%. Currently, they hold 69 points, with a points percentage of .515. In terms of scoring, the Panthers have netted 197 goals (20th in the NHL) and allowed 224 goals against.
In goal for Florida will be Sergei Bobrovsky. Over his career, Bobrovsky has recorded 451 quality starts, achieving a quality start percentage of .575. With a save percentage of .912 over 40,074 minutes, he has faced 22,902 shots, making 20,897 saves. Throughout his career, Bobrovsky has conceded 2,005 goals, maintaining a goals against average of 2.55. He boasts a record of 453 wins, 263 losses, and 58 overtime losses, having started in 785 games and played in 800 overall.
In their previous game, the Edmonton Oilers secured a victory against the Sharks, finishing 5-3. During that match, they capitalized on 1 of 4 power play opportunities, scoring 5 goals from 37 shots.
The Oilers have tallied 182 goals at even strength, plus 61 power play goals (ranking 1st in the NHL). They have recorded 2,062 shots this season (3rd in the NHL), yielding a shooting percentage of 11.78%. Defensively, they have allowed 1,869 shots resulting in 243 total goals, securing 77 points and a points percentage of .558. This season, they have allowed 232 goals – 189 at even strength and 43 while shorthanded. With 192 power play opportunities, Edmonton’s power play success rate is 31.77% and they maintain a penalty kill rate of 77.37% against 190 opponent chances, with a save percentage of 87.6%.
For Edmonton, Connor Ingram is expected to be in goal. Ingram’s career record stands at 50-50-17, with 124 appearances. His quality start percentage is 53.8%, having 64 quality starts. Out of 3,586 shots faced, he has saved 3,230, giving him a rate of .901. Teams average 2.99 goals per game against him, resulting in 356 goals allowed over his career. He has started 119 games and logged 5,456 minutes on the ice.
Who will emerge victorious in tonight’s NHL showdown against the spread or moneyline?
Recommendation: Back Florida
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