Kraken in action against the Panthers following overtime victory

Seattle Kraken (24-29-4, in the Pacific Division) vs. Florida Panthers (34-20-3, in the Atlantic Division)

Sunrise, Florida; Saturday, 6 p.m. EST

BETMGM SPORTSBOOK LINE: Panthers -258, Kraken +209; over/under is 5.5

BOTTOM LINE: The Florida Panthers host the Seattle Kraken after the Kraken knocked off the Calgary Flames 3-2 in overtime.

Florida has a 34-20-3 record overall and a 17-9-2 record on its home ice. The Panthers rank second in NHL play with 235 total penalties (averaging 4.1 per game).

Seattle is 11-15-0 on the road and 24-29-4 overall. The Kraken have a -12 scoring differential, with 168 total goals scored and 180 allowed.

The teams meet Saturday for the second time this season. The Panthers won 2-1 in a shootout in the previous meeting.

TOP PERFORMERS: Matthew Tkachuk has 22 goals and 35 assists for the Panthers. Sam Bennett has five goals and two assists over the past 10 games.

Jaden Schwartz has 18 goals and 18 assists for the Kraken. Eeli Tolvanen has five goals and three assists over the past 10 games.

LAST 10 GAMES: Panthers: 7-3-0, averaging 3.9 goals, 6.7 assists, 2.8 penalties and 5.9 penalty minutes while giving up two goals per game.

Kraken: 4-5-1, averaging 3.2 goals, 5.6 assists, three penalties and 6.8 penalty minutes while giving up 2.9 goals per game.

INJURIES: Panthers: None listed.

Kraken: None listed.

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