The Florida Panthers (33-30-3) take on the Vancouver Canucks (20-38-8) at Rogers Arena on Tuesday, March 17 at 10 p.m. ET on ESPN+. The Panthers fell to the Seattle Kraken 6-2 in their last game, while the Canucks are coming off a 5-2 loss to the Seattle Kraken.

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Here is our prediction for who will clinch the win in Tuesday’s matchup.

During the last 10 outings for the Canucks, their offense has put up 23 goals while their defense has allowed 38 (they have a 2-6-2 record in those games). In 20 power-play opportunities during that time, they have capitalized with three goals (15.0% success rate).

Panthers vs. Canucks Predictions for Tuesday

Our computer projections model for this matchup expects a final score of Canucks 4, Panthers 3.

Moneyline Pick: Canucks (+124)
Total Pick: Over 5.5 (computer predicts 6.3 goals on average)
Spread Pick: Canucks (+1.5)

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Panthers Splits and Trends

The Panthers (33-30-3 overall) have a 7-3-10 record in matchups that have needed overtime.
Florida is 14-5-2 (30 points) in its 21 games decided by one goal.
In the 15 games this season the Panthers scored only one goal, they went 2-12-1 (five points).
Florida has scored exactly two goals in 14 games this season (3-9-2 record, eight points).
The Panthers have scored three or more goals 36 times, and are 28-8-0 in those games (to register 56 points).
In the 26 games when Florida has recorded a single power-play goal, it went 13-12-1 to register 27 points.
In the 40 games when it outshot its opponent, Florida is 19-18-3 (41 points).
The Panthers have been outshot by opponents 23 times, and went 13-10-0 (26 points).
Canucks Splits and Trends

The Canucks have a 7-8-15 record in overtime contests this season and a 20-38-8 overall record.
Vancouver has earned 20 points (7-8-6) in its 21 games that finished with a one-goal margin.
This season the Canucks registered just one goal in 11 games and they finished 0-10-1 in those matchups.
When Vancouver has scored exactly two goals this season, they’ve earned 12 points (4-13-4 record).
The Canucks have earned 35 points in their 29 games with three or more goals scored.
Vancouver has scored a lone power-play goal in 21 games this season and has recorded 19 points from those matchups.
When outshooting its opponent this season, Vancouver is 4-18-2 (10 points).
The Canucks’ opponents have had more shots in 41 games. The Canucks went 16-19-6 in those matchups (38 points).

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Team Stats Comparison

Panthers vs. Canucks Game Time and TV Channel

When: Tuesday, March 17, 2026 at 10 p.m. ET
TV Channel: ESPN+
Live Stream: Watch this game on ESPN+
Where: Rogers Arena in Vancouver, British Columbia

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