NHL: Flyers vs. Panthers Picks, Odds, and Preview (Oct 9)
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The defending Stanley Cup champions will be aiming to record back-to-back wins at the start of the new NHL season on Thursday. The Florida Panthers will once again have home ice advantage when they come up against the Philadelphia Flyers. You can find our picks here.
Event Overview
- When: Thursday, October 9, 2025. 7:00 PM ET
- Where: Amerant Bank Arena, Florida
- How to Watch: ESPN+
Flyers vs. Panthers Odds
Head-to-Head Record
The Flyers hold a healthy advantage in this clash, winning 52.1% of their games against the Panthers. That trend continued in January after recording a 4-3 home success. However, that win ended a three-game winning sequence for the Panthers.
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Game Preview
The Florida Panthers will be among the red-hot favorites to win the Stanley Cup for the third successive campaign this year. They made no mistake in getting off the mark in 2025-26 at the first attempt on Tuesday evening, as they battled to a 3-2 success against the Chicago Blackhawks.
The Panthers raced into a first period advantage, before being pegged back in the second. However, they netted the crucial winner in the final frame to ensure an opening night win. A J Greer and Jesper Boqvist both scored goals in the opening night win.
The Philadelphia Flyers will be in action for the first time this season on Thursday. They endured a mixed pre-season, and they come into this opening night clash after losing three of their last four.
Last season was a huge disappointment for the Flyers, as they went 33-39-10. It was the fifth straight season that they missed the playoffs after finishing 16th in the Eastern Conference standings. A huge reversal in fortunes is required this season.
Flyers vs. Panthers Picks
The Panthers made a professional start to the new NHL season on Tuesday, and they will be boosted by home ice advantage once again this week. It appears to overlook the prospect of a home victory for the reigning Stanley Cup champions on Thursday.
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