By The Numbers: Florida Panthers After the Holiday Break
Here is a breakdown of the numbers behind the Florida Panthers as they exit the NHL’s holiday break.
The Florida Panthers have had quite a season already, so let’s see where they stand amongst league averages before the holiday break.
According to Hockey Reference, the Panthers are first in the Atlantic Division, fifth in the Eastern Conference, and ninth in the league.
Regarding the Panther’s statistics compared to the league average, it is safe to say that the Cats are in a pretty good spot. In terms of wins and losses, the Panthers have won 19 games, putting them above the league average by three games, and have lost 12 games, putting them below the league average by two.
The Cats' points and points percentages are also above the league average: The Panthers currently have 46 points, five points above the league average of 37, and boast a .625 points percentage, also above the league average of .550.
Their power play and penalty kill statistics compared to the league average have special teams to thank, with their Power Play percentage about six percent above the league’s average at 26.3 and the Power Kill percentage being about one percent above the league average, with the Panthers boasting an 80.8 PK percentage.
Shots on goal and shots against also find themselves above the league average, with the average for the Panthers taking 30.7 shots per game (4th) and allowing 26.8 shots against per game (6th fewest).
One notable player this season who has made quite an impact is Sam Reinhart, who leads the Panthers in points (45), goals (23), which he ranks fifth in the league, and assists (23).
This analysis would not be complete without a look at the Panther’s netminders, Sergei Bobrovsky and Spencer Knight. Bobrovsky holds a tie for the second-most wins in the league with a .895 save percentage, while Knight currently boasts a .891 save percentage.
After the Christmas Break, the Panthers hope to keep up their momentum and keep coming out strong against any opponent they face.