This total opened short at 5 1/2. Florida is the No. 3 scoring team in the NHL averaging 3.7 goals. The Panthers have scored 3 or more goals in six of their seven games. The Predators ranked 26th defensively and have the worst penalty kill unit in the league. 
Nashville broke out of its scoring slump coming up with six goals in a 6-5 overtime victory against the Panthers on Thursday. Florida has a below average defense yielding 3 goals per game. The Panthers also are below par in killing penalties.