New York Rangers and Florida Panthers featured in our ECF playoff preview

NY Rangers vs Florida Panthers Playoff Series Preview

The NY Rangers and Florida Panthers prepare for battle in the Eastern Conference Final. It will be the first time the two clubs meet in nearly three decades. 

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nY Rangers vs Florida Panthers Schedule

Rangers vs panthers Series Schedule
GameDateTimeLocation
Game 1Wednesday, May 228 PM ETNew York
Game 2Friday, May 248 PM ETNew York
Game 3Sunday, May 263 PM ETFlorida 
Game 4Tuesday, May 288 PM ETFlorida
Game 5*Thursday, May 308 PM ETNew York
Game 6*Saturday, June 18 PM ETFlorida
Game 7*Monday, June 38 PM ETNew York

*If necessary

nY Rangers vs florida panthers Series Winner Odds

TeamMoneyline
NY Rangers+120
Florida Panthers-140

Odds as of May 18

Oddsmakers are giving the Panthers the edge as -140 favorites to win the series. I'm assuming Florida's recent experience, heading to the Eastern Conference Final for the second-straight season, has something to do with it.

Being 4-1 on the road throughout these playoffs definitely bodes in the Panthers favor, as they jump to the historic Madison Square Garden. 

NY Rangers vs florida panthers Total Games Odds

Total GamesOdds
6 Games+200
7 Games+210
5 Games+275
4 Games+600

Odds as of May 18

The odds aren't pointing to a quick series by any means and I don't blame them. These divisional top seeds have the scoring and defensive talents to put up a fight to create a back-and-forth series. Plus we've got two Conn Smythe contenders between the pipes with Igor Shesterkin (2.40 GAA, .923 SV%) and Sergei Bobrovsky (2.37 GAA, .902SV%). 

NY Rangers vs florida panthers Series Prediction Odds

Series OutcomeOdds
Panthers 4-2+380
Rangers 4-3+475
Panthers 4-1+500
Panthers 4-3+500
Rangers 4-2+650
Rangers 4-1+750
Panthers 4-0+900
Rangers 4-0+1800

Odds as of May 18

Likely because of their road success, the Panthers are favored to clinch this series in six games with +380 odds. 

NY Rangers vs florida panthers 2023-24 Betting Results

DateHome Team MLAway Team MLFinal ScoreTotal
March 23, 2024Rangers (-115)Panthers (-105)4-3 Rangers(O)
March 4, 2024Rangers (+105)Panthers (-125)4-2 Panthers(P)
December 29, 2023Panthers (-145)Rangers (+125)4-3 Panthers(O)

 

Florida took the regular season series 2-1, pocketing a win at home and MSG. The single loss was a shootout decision so it's fair to say the Panthers had no issues out performing and keeping up with the Rangers. 

Notably, the winner of the last 10 meetings between these two scored at least four goals. The OVER is a whopping 9-0-1 in that span. 

Notable Player Performances

Sam Reinhart: In the matchups above, Reinhart was the leader. The 28-year-old sniped four goals and earned a total five points in the three outings this season. In the postseason, Reinhart has recorded a noble nine points and averaging over 25 minutes on the ice.

Igor Shesterkin: The netminder has singlehandedly stood on his head to steal a handful of games in these playoffs. Last series we saw back-to-back overtime wins where Shesterkin made an insane 99 saves to record a .952SV% across the two meetings.

Rangers Offensive Depth: Scoring chances come from just about everywhere for the Rangers, with five players posting double-digit points in the playoffs. Watch out for Panarin, who showed he can navigate the Panthers by notching seven points in the regular season. Meanwhile, Kreider, fresh off a thrilling hattrick to advance his team will be playing with more intensity than ever.

Expert Prediction: Rangers (+120), Rangers 4-2 (+650)

I'm going against the grain here. In their last three meetings, we saw the Panthers need to adjust to the defense and try to sneak out wins in some tight games. I don't think that method will be effective against the Rangers, whose offense stood up to rise to the occasion against another talented scoring team.

As I said previously, New York has plenty of players who are proving to get on the scoresheet. Plus, Shesterkin can steal this series easily if he wants to. 

Historical Betting Trends: Last 10 games 

DateHome Team MLAway Team MLFinal ScoreTotal
March 23, 2024Rangers (-115)Panthers (-105)4-3 Rangers(O)
March 4, 2024Rangers (+105)Panthers (-125)4-2 Panthers(P)
December 29, 2023Panthers (-145)Rangers (+125)4-3 Panthers(O)
March 25, 2023Panthers (-140)Rangers (+120)4-3 Rangers6.5 (O)
January 23, 2023Rangers (-155)Panthers (+135)6-2 Rangers6.5 (O)
January 1, 2023Panthers (-150)Rangers (+130)5-3 Rangers6.5 (O)
February 1, 2022Rangers (+140)Panthers (-160)5-2 Rangers6.5 (O)
December 29, 2021Panthers (-190)Rangers (+165)4-3 Panthers6.0 (O)
November 8, 2021Rangers (+100)Panthers (-120)4-3 Rangers5.5 (O)
November 16, 2021Panthers (-200)Rangers (+170)4-3 Panthers6.5 (O)
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