Players to target: Aleksander Barkov, Nick Bjugstad, and Evgeni Dadonov

The top line for the Florida Panthers draws a prime home matchup against the Carolina Hurricanes checking line, a group that ranks near the top of the league in terms of the most chances allowed and goals surrendered over the last six contests (3.21 goals per game yielded on the road). The third line allows more than 36 Scoring Chances For per 60 minutes and almost 15 High-Danger Chances per 60. There could also be some power-play possibilities as the Hurricanes' penalty kill is among the slate's worst tonight (76.1%).

Carolina had a brilliant road win against the Washington Capitals, but they followed that up by laying an egg at home against an equally bad New York Rangers team. Carolina may try to mix their bottom six to go up against the Florida top line, and that is something to watch for. Florida may have to win out to make the playoffs, so they have every incentive to go all out.

The over/under for this game is set at 6.0, so there should be a good amount of action in tonight's tilt, and Florida's implied total is currently at 3.31.