Who will win Panthers vs. Rangers Game 2? Stanley Cup Playoffs predictions, odds

After Game 1 of the Eastern Conference Finals, the Florida Panthers have flipped home-ice advantage in their favor.

Three games apiece remain in each city, but the Panthers swung the power their way by defeating the New York Rangers 3-0 at Madison Square Garden on Wednesday to give themselves a 1-0 series lead. The two Stanley Cup Playoffs semifinalists square off once more in New York on Friday night before the series heads to Florida.

Panthers goalie Sergei Bobrovsky out-dueled fellow Russian Igor Shesterkin in net by making 23 saves to keep a clean sheet in the box score. Florida star player Matthew Tkachuk opened the scoring for the Panthers in the first period and assisted on an empty-net goal that sealed the victory in the third.

Here's everything to know going into an important Game 2.

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Panthers vs. Rangers Game 2 predictions

Sports Interaction: Rangers 3, Panthers 2

Payton Matthews writes: "This is the first time these playoffs that the Blueshirts trail a series. I expect a much better Game 2 effort."

ClutchPoints: Game 2 will be a low-scoring affair

Bryan Logan writes: "Igor Shesterkin played well enough to get the win, but he was outdone by Sergei Bobrovsky. Expect more of the same in game two of the series. Unless one of the goalies suddenly goes cold, take the under again in this one."

Dimers.com: Model gives Rangers slight edge in Game 2

Nick Slade writes: "Our popular predictive analytics model gives the Rangers a 52% chance of beating the Panthers in Game 2 of the 2024 Eastern Conference Finals. According to our model, the Rangers (+1.5) have a 73% chance of covering the puck line."

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Panthers vs. Rangers: Odds, spread and lines for Game 2

The Rangers vs. Panthers clash in Friday's NHL playoff game is projected to be a tight one according to the BetMGM hockey odds. Looking to wager? Check out the best mobile sports betting apps offering sports betting promos in 2024.

Odds listed as of Thursday.

• Spread: Rangers (-1.5)

• Moneyline: Rangers (-105); Panthers (-115)

• O/U: 5.5 goals

How to watch Panthers vs. Rangers: TV channel and streaming

• Date: Friday, May 24

• Time: 8 p.m. ET

• Location: Madison Square Garden, New York, New York

• Cable TV: ESPN

• Streaming: ESPN+; fuboTV

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