The Detroit Red Wings (35-20-7, fourth in the Eastern Conference) square off against an opponent at the opposite end of the standings, the Florida Panthers (30-29-3, 15th in the Eastern Conference), on Friday, March 6 at 7 p.m. ET on ESPN+.<\/p>\n
Sign up for ESPN+ today<\/a> to watch 1,000+ out-of-market NHL games, ESPN+ Hockey Night & more.<\/p>\n Here’s our prediction for who will claim the win in Friday’s game.<\/p>\n The Panthers have gone 2-8-0 over the last 10 contests, scoring 27 total goals (10 power-play goals on 38 power-play opportunities during that span, for a conversion rate of 26.3%). They have allowed 36 goals to their opponents.<\/p>\n Red Wings vs. Panthers Predictions for Friday<\/p>\n Our computer model for this matchup calls for a final result of Red Wings 4, Panthers 3.<\/p>\n Moneyline Pick: Red Wings (-143) Watch 1,000+ out-of-market NHL games, ESPN+ Hockey Night & more streaming all season on ESPN+.<\/a><\/p>\n Red Wings Splits and Trends<\/p>\n The Red Wings (35-20-7 overall) have an 11-7-18 record in matchups that have gone to overtime. The Panthers have a record of 30-29-3 this season and are 6-3-9 in overtime contests. Looking for NHL tickets? Head to StubHub today<\/a> and see your team live.<\/p>\n Team Stats Comparison<\/p>\n Red Wings vs. Panthers Game Time and TV Channel<\/p>\n When: Friday, March 6, 2026 at 7 p.m. ET
\nTotal Pick: Over 5.5 (computer predicts 6.4 goals on average)
\nSpread Pick: Panthers (+1.5)<\/p>\n
\nDetroit has 36 points (16-2-4) in the 22 games it has played that were decided by one goal.
\nIn the eight games this season the Red Wings registered just one goal, they lost every time.
\nDetroit has finished 7-5-1 in the 13 games this season when it scored two goals (registering 15 points).
\nThe Red Wings are 28-3-6 in the 37 games when they have scored more than two goals (to record 62 points).
\nIn the 26 games when Detroit has recorded a lone power-play goal, it registered 36 points after finishing 17-7-2.
\nWhen it has outshot its opponent, Detroit is 18-11-4 (40 points).
\nThe Red Wings have been outshot by opponents 28 times, and went 17-8-3 (37 points).
\nPanthers Splits and Trends<\/p>\n
\nFlorida has earned 26 points (12-5-2) in its 19 games decided by one goal.
\nAcross the 15 games this season the Panthers ended with just one goal, they have earned five points.
\nFlorida has earned six points (2-8-2 record) this season when scoring a pair of goals .
\nThe Panthers have scored three or more goals 34 times, earning 52 points from those matchups (26-8-0).
\nThis season, Florida has scored a single power-play goal in 25 games and picked up 25 points with a record of 12-12-1.
\nWhen it outshoots its opponent this season, Florida has posted a record of 19-18-3 (41 points).
\nThe Panthers’ opponents have had more shots in 21 games. The Panthers finished 11-10-0 in those matchups (22 points).<\/p>\n
\nTV Channel: ESPN+
\nLive Stream: Watch this game on ESPN+<\/a>
\nWhere: Little Caesars Arena in Detroit, Michigan<\/p>\n