“Florida vs Carolina: Betting Odds and Game Forecast for Stanley Cup 1/2 Finals”

“Florida”

After the rubber first game of the Eastern finals, Florida once again found energy in their reserves for the second away game, which had to end in overtime. This time around, the Panthers hit the ground running quickly and achieved another win, 2-1 OT (2-0 in the series).

For Florida it was the third consecutive meeting won in overtime. In total, in the Stanley Cup, Paul Maurice’s team skated six such games. And each won. Five overtime “Panthers” dragged away.

During the match on May 21, Florida was forced to comeback. After losing the first period, a goal in the second Alexander Barkovand in overtime once again scored Matthew Tkachukwho converted the majority at the end of the second minute.

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In their second match at the PNC Arena, Florida had only 28 shots on target, with 7.69% of shots crossing the line. Of course, a match of this caliber was not without heroism. Sergei Bobrovsky. The Panthers leader made 37 saves (97.37%).

“Carolina”

After a light streak with New Jersey, the Carolinas had the perfect opportunity to make a big push in the conference finals at home. But twice in a row, the Keynes failed in overtime – 2:3 OT, 1:2 OT.

In both meetings “Carolina” came out ahead, but constantly gave the guests the opportunity to recoup. The Panthers capitalized on those chances, and the Hurricanes were twice branded underdogs.

In the second match, Carolina scored a quick puck. Scored in the 2nd minute of the first period Jaylen Chatfield. True, after the 27-year-old defender’s debut goal in the playoffs, Rod Brindamore’s team was silenced. Nothing flew into Bob’s gate, although there were moments.

For the entire game, Carolina made 38 shots on target, and fired another 18 times wide. On these metrics, the Hurricanes got a noticeable advantage, but the implementation was again ridiculous (2.63%). Keynes goalkeeper Antti Raanta parried 24 punches (92.31%).

Odds

Bookmakers give odds on the victory of “Florida” 2.45for a draw – 4.20and on “Carolina” — 2.46.

Forecast

After a bombshell start to the series, Florida returned to Sunrise on an incredible psychological upsurge, gaining a significant advantage before the third match.

“Carolina” after such a start is in a state of mild shock, and the goal of “Florida” will be the most obvious task – stop the Hurricanes from finding loopholes to restart the series. On home ice, the Panthers have enough power to take the game under control and achieve a third consecutive victory.

Rate

In the conference finals, the Carolinas have noticeably deteriorated in terms of goals scored. Alas, she is also unlikely to succeed in calming down Bobrovsky in someone else’s territory. Our forecast and rate – Carolina won’t lose + TM 6.5 for 2.14.

Maurice’s team finished three previous meetings in overtime. Crushing opponents in extra periods is her element. Perhaps the next game will exceed 60 minutes, but the Panthers will not be taken by surprise. Our alternative prediction is that Florida will win the match at 1.92.