Panthers bring losing streak into matchup with the Red Wings
Florida Panthers (44-28-4, in the Atlantic Division) vs. Detroit Red Wings (35-33-7, in the Atlantic Division)
BETMGM SPORTSBOOK LINE: Panthers -125, Red Wings +105; over/under is 6
BOTTOM LINE: The Florida Panthers, on a four-game losing streak, play the Detroit Red Wings.
Detroit is 35-33-7 overall with a 9-11-1 record against the Atlantic Division. The Red Wings rank first in NHL play with 62 power-play goals.
Florida has a 44-28-4 record overall and a 9-10-2 record in Atlantic Division games. The Panthers are first in the league with 312 total penalties (averaging 4.1 per game).
The matchup Sunday is the second time these teams play this season. The Red Wings won 5-2 in the previous meeting. Dylan Larkin led the Red Wings with two goals.
TOP PERFORMERS: Alex DeBrincat has 34 goals and 30 assists for the Red Wings. Marco Kasper has four goals and one assist over the last 10 games.
Sam Reinhart has 37 goals and 41 assists for the Panthers. Sam Bennett has scored three goals with three assists over the last 10 games.
LAST 10 GAMES: Red Wings: 4-5-1, averaging 2.7 goals, 3.9 assists, 2.5 penalties and 7.5 penalty minutes while giving up 2.7 goals per game.
Panthers: 3-6-1, averaging 1.8 goals, 3.2 assists, 3.7 penalties and 9.8 penalty minutes while giving up 2.7 goals per game.
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