**Florida Panthers (7-6-1) vs. San Jose Sharks (6-6-3)**
San Jose, California | Saturday, 10 p.m. EST
**BETMGM Sportsbook Line:**
Panthers -256 | Sharks +206
Over/Under: 6
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**Bottom Line:**
The Florida Panthers visit the San Jose Sharks following a strong 5-2 victory over the Los Angeles Kings, highlighted by Brad Marchand’s two-goal performance. San Jose enters the game with a 6-6-3 overall record and a balanced 3-3-3 mark at home. The Sharks have a -4 scoring differential, having scored 50 goals while allowing 54.
Florida holds a 7-6-1 overall record but has struggled on the road with a 2-5-0 mark. The Panthers have been competitive in close contests, posting a 3– record in games decided by a single goal. Saturday’s matchup marks the first meeting between these two teams this season.
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**Top Performers:**
– *San Jose Sharks:* Tyler Toffoli leads with five goals and five assists. Macklin Celebrini has been impressive recently, tallying eight goals and 10 assists over the last 10 games.
– *Florida Panthers:* Anton Lundell has contributed four goals and six assists, while Matthew Samoskevich has added one goal and five assists in his last 10 games.
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**Last 10 Games:**
– *Sharks:* 6-3-1 record, averaging 3.7 goals, 6.1 assists, 3.4 penalties, and 7.1 penalty minutes per game, while allowing 2.8 goals against.
– *Panthers:* 4-5-1 record, averaging 2.5 goals, 4.3 assists, five penalties, and 11.1 penalty minutes per game, while conceding three goals per game.
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**Injuries:**
– Sharks: None listed
– Panthers: None listed
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This game promises an exciting contest as both teams look to improve their standings in their respective divisions. Stay tuned for updates and live coverage.
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