Gaining some momentum at the start of the third period, the Panthers killed off their third penalty of the game. Despite the Rangers entering the game with the sixth-ranked power play in the NHL at 31.6%, Florida’s penalty kill came out on top in the special teams battle.

When the New York Rangers meet the Florida Panthers at Madison Square Garden on Thursday (the puck drops at 7:00 PM ET), Vincent Trocheck and Sam Bennett will be two of the most exciting players to watch. See below to read more about Rangers vs. Panthers leaders, insights, and a predicted winner.

Sam Bennett has been slinging pucks on net at an elevated rate so far this season, and our NHL betting picks will be betting on this trend to continue on Thursday night.

Two of the top teams in the Eastern Conference face off as the Florida Panthers visit the New York Rangers. It is time to continue our NHL odds series with a Panthers-Rangers prediction and pick. The Panthers come into the game sitting at 4-3-1 on the year.