On Saturday evening in Tempere, Finland (noon EST), the Florida Panthers and Dallas Stars close out their NHL Global Series. Can the Stars earn the split?
The NHL saw fit to schedule a pair of Global Series events this season. After opening the campaign in early October in Czechia with the Buffalo Sabres and New Jersey Devils, Finland hosts the Florida Panthers and Dallas Stars. Finnish fans get to witness plenty of talent on the ice given that Florida is the defending Stanley Cup champion and Dallas was a conference finalist a season ago.
The Panthers took Friday’s game in a goal festival, 6-4.
Our NHL odds give the Panthers the edge to sweep the two-game series. They’re -1.5 on the puck line and -120 on the moneyline.
Stars vs. Panthers NHL Betting Odds
While it’s easy to see that Florida leads the current regular season series 1-0 over Dallas, they’ve also won three in a row overall dating back to last season.
Of note, the winning side in the last eight meetings has scored at least four goals. Even that only happened once. The other seven final scores saw the winners net at least five times.
The Stars may be 7-3 in the standings, but they’re only 5-5 against the spread this season. In fact, Dallas is only 3-4 versus the puck line in its past seven contests. Seeing them concede six times on Friday was an eye-opener given that, as a unit, the Stars’ goalies have a 1.89 goals-against average this season. Jake Oettinger himself has a 1.84 GAA.
A similar story can be told of the Panthers. Their 8-3-1 tally in the Atlantic Division looks mighty fine, but ATS they’re a .500 club, sitting at 6-6. However, it wasn’t long ago that Florida sported a 2-6 ATS record, so they’re on a heater these days. Say hello to the NHL’s co-leader in points, Sam Reinhart. That comes courtesy of nine goals and 10 helpers.
Dallas Stars
Friday’s result should not necessarily be a cause for concern for Stars fans. The team has depth to spare and had defeated solid opposition earlier this season (Boston and Edmonton).
That said, the first chapter of the Global Series did not go according to plan at all. Dallas looked about as bad as they have in a long time. Oettinger wasn’t making stops, the defence wasn’t clearing the crease, and before they knew it the contest was done and dusted. A couple of players did get on the board for the first time in 2024-25, with Esa Lindell and Mavrik Bourque earning their first tallies. Crafty veteran Tyler Seguin got arguably the cleverest marker of the match when he shot from behind the Florida net and had the puck bounced off Sergei Bobrovsky and in. That made it 2-1 for Florida at the time.
If the Stars want to level the terms on Saturday, burgeoning star Wyatt Johnston needs to get going. He’s been pointless for five games.
Florida Panthers
If Friday’s Finnish Global Series is anything to go by, the Panthers are not afraid of anybody. Through only 11 matches, the defending champs have already downed the Bruins (twice), the Golden Knights, and the Rangers. The Stars were just another victim of their awesomeness.
And boy were they flying on Friday. Evan Rodrigues (second) got the Scandinavian party started just 32 seconds into the game with a tip in. Aleksander Barkov (second) doubled the advantage with a lethal wrist shot from the slot. To emphasize their superiority, the Panthers put yet another behind Oettinger on the power play via Anton Lundell (sixth) before the first period was over to make it 3-1.
Reinhart (eighth) showed the purity of his wrister in the middle frame with a beautiful short-handed goal on a penalty kill rush, and he would earn a brace midway through the third to make it a 6-2 game at the time. The defence got a bit lackadaisical near the end, but Florida held on for the 6-4 win.
NHL Prediction: Who Will Win Stars vs. Panthers?
Line History
Sports Interaction customers are placing their bets on:
| time | fav | line | total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Opening 1 Nov 5:03pm | - | - | O +6 -115 |
| Closing 2 Nov 6:24pm | - | - | O +6.5 -190 |
- Regular Season
Stars Team Leaders
| Points |
28 |
| + / - |
15 |
| Shots |
65 |
| Penalty Mins |
44 |
| Wins |
13 |
| GAA |
2.38 |
| Points |
34 |
| + / - |
14 |
| Shots |
84 |
| Penalty Mins |
38 |
| Wins |
11 |
| GAA |
2.6 |
- Regular Season
Panthers Team Leaders
| Points |
28 |
| + / - |
15 |
| Shots |
65 |
| Penalty Mins |
44 |
| Wins |
13 |
| GAA |
2.38 |
| Points |
34 |
| + / - |
14 |
| Shots |
84 |
| Penalty Mins |
38 |
| Wins |
11 |
| GAA |
2.6 |
Injuries
Tyler Seguin (C)
Logan Stankoven (C)
Roope Hintz (C)
Nils Lundkvist (D)
Mason Marchment (LW)
Tyler Seguin (C)
Sam Steel (C)
Brendan Smith (D)
Tyler Seguin (C)
Mathew Dumba (D)
Sergei Bobrovsky (G)
Anton Lundell (C)
Jonah Gadjovich (LW)
Jesper Boqvist (C)
Adam Boqvist (D)
Sam Bennett (C)
Nate Schmidt (D)
Jonah Gadjovich (LW)
Matthew Tkachuk (LW)
Aleksander Barkov (C)
Injuries
| player (position) | status | ats*current | o/u* | notes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tyler Seguin (C) | Early May | Hip - 02 / 12 / 24 | 1-1 | 0-2 | + - |
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Seguin has been placed on the injured reserve list due hip surgery, and is expected to miss the next four-to-six months. |
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| Logan Stankoven (C) | Ques Mon | Undisclosed - 29 / 11 / 24 | 2-2 | 2-2 | + - |
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Stankoven is dealing with an an undisclosed injury, and it is uncertain if he will play against the Utah Hockey Club on Monday. |
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| Roope Hintz (C) | Ques Fri | Undisclosed - 27 / 11 / 24 | 2-3 | 3-2 | + - |
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Hintz missed the previous game dealing with an undisclosed injury, and it is uncertain if he will play against the Avalanche on Friday. |
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| Nils Lundkvist (D) | Ques Fri | Lower Body - 21 / 11 / 24 | 4-4 | 4-3-1 | + - |
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Lundkvist has missed the previous two contests with a lower body injury, and it is unclear if he will be active against the Avalanche on Friday. |
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| Mason Marchment (LW) | Ques Sat | Undisclosed - 06 / 11 / 24 | 7-7 | 6-7-1 | + - |
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Marchment is dealing with an undisclosed injury, and it remains to be seen if he will be active against the jets on Saturday. |
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| Tyler Seguin (C) | Ques Tues | Lower Body - 05 / 11 / 24 | 7-7 | 6-7-1 | + - |
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Seguin is nursing a lingering injury, and it is unclear if he will play against the Blackhawks on Tuesday. |
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| Sam Steel (C) | Ques Tues | Undisclosed - 18 / 10 / 24 | 10-10 | 8-9-3 | + - |
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Steel is dealing with an undisclosed injury, and it is undetermined if he will play Tuesday's game versus the Sabres. |
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| Brendan Smith (D) | Prob Sat | Undisclosed - 18 / 10 / 24 | 10-10 | 8-9-3 | + - |
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Smith is nursing with an undisclosed injury, but he is projected to face the Oilers on Saturday. |
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| Tyler Seguin (C) | Ques Tues | Lower Body - 15 / 10 / 24 | 11-11 | 8-11-3 | + - |
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Seguin is dealing with a lower body injury, and it has yet to be established if he will play Tuesday's game versus the Sabres. |
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| Mathew Dumba (D) | Out indefinitely | Lower Body - 12 / 10 / 24 | - | - | + - |
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Dumba has been placed on the injured reserve list due to a lower body injury, and he will miss an extended period. |
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| player (position) | status | ats*current | o/u* | notes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sergei Bobrovsky (G) | Ques Thurs | Personal - 02 / 12 / 24 | 1-1 | 1-1 | + - |
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Bobrovsky has been sidelined with a personal reasons, and it is undetermined if he will play on Thursday against Flyers. |
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| Anton Lundell (C) | Ques Fri | Face - 27 / 11 / 24 | 3-2 | 3-2 | + - |
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Lundell missed the last game nursing with a face injury, and it is unclear if he will play Friday's tilt against Hurricanes. |
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| Jonah Gadjovich (LW) | Out Wed | Upper Body - 25 / 11 / 24 | 3-3 | 4-2 | + - |
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Gadjovich is nursing with an upper body injury, and he is not projected to play Wednesday versus the Maple Leafs. |
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| Jesper Boqvist (C) | Ques Tues | Undisclosed - 18 / 11 / 24 | 4-5 | 5-4 | + - |
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Boqvist is dealing with an undisclosed injury, and it is unclear if he will be active against the Jets on Tuesday. |
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| Adam Boqvist (D) | Ques Tues | Undisclosed - 18 / 11 / 24 | 4-5 | 5-4 | + - |
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Boqvist is nursing with an undisclosed injury, and it is unclear if he will suit up against Winnipeg on Tuesday. |
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| Sam Bennett (C) | Ques Thurs | Upper Body - 12 / 11 / 24 | 4-8 | 7-5 | + - |
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Bennett is dealing with an upper body injury, and it is uncertain if he will get back on ice for Thursday's matchup against the Devils. |
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| Nate Schmidt (D) | Ques Sat | Undisclosed - 26 / 10 / 24 | 10-8 | 11-7 | + - |
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Schmidt is is battling with an undisclosed injury, and it is unknown if he will be available for Saturday against the Islanders. |
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| Jonah Gadjovich (LW) | Ques Sat | Undisclosed - 19 / 10 / 24 | 10-11 | 13-8 | + - |
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Gadjovich is battling a back injury, and it is undetermined if he will play Saturday versus the Flyers. |
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| Matthew Tkachuk (LW) | Ques Tues | Illness - 12 / 10 / 24 | - | - | + - |
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Tkachuk is ailing from an illness, and it is unclear if he will suit up against the wild on Tuesday. |
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| Aleksander Barkov (C) | Prob Mon | Lower Body - 10 / 10 / 24 | - | - | + - |
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Barkov is nursing a lower body injury, but he is expected play against Sabres on Monday. |
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Line History
Sports Interaction customers are placing their bets on:
time fav line total Opening 1 Nov 5:03pm - - O +6 -115 Closing 2 Nov 6:24pm - - O +6.5 -190 -
- Regular Season
Stars Team Leaders
Points 28
+ / - 15
Shots 65
Penalty Mins 44
Wins 13
GAA 2.38
Points 34
+ / - 14
Shots 84
Penalty Mins 38
Wins 11
GAA 2.6
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- Regular Season
Panthers Team Leaders
Points 28
+ / - 15
Shots 65
Penalty Mins 44
Wins 13
GAA 2.38
Points 34
+ / - 14
Shots 84
Penalty Mins 38
Wins 11
GAA 2.6
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Injuries
Tyler Seguin (C)
Early May Hip - 02 / 12 / 24Logan Stankoven (C)
Ques Mon Undisclosed - 29 / 11 / 24Roope Hintz (C)
Ques Fri Undisclosed - 27 / 11 / 24Nils Lundkvist (D)
Ques Fri Lower Body - 21 / 11 / 24Mason Marchment (LW)
Ques Sat Undisclosed - 06 / 11 / 24Tyler Seguin (C)
Ques Tues Lower Body - 05 / 11 / 24Sam Steel (C)
Ques Tues Undisclosed - 18 / 10 / 24Brendan Smith (D)
Prob Sat Undisclosed - 18 / 10 / 24Tyler Seguin (C)
Ques Tues Lower Body - 15 / 10 / 24Mathew Dumba (D)
Out indefinitely Lower Body - 12 / 10 / 24Sergei Bobrovsky (G)
Ques Thurs Personal - 02 / 12 / 24Anton Lundell (C)
Ques Fri Face - 27 / 11 / 24Jonah Gadjovich (LW)
Out Wed Upper Body - 25 / 11 / 24Jesper Boqvist (C)
Ques Tues Undisclosed - 18 / 11 / 24Adam Boqvist (D)
Ques Tues Undisclosed - 18 / 11 / 24Sam Bennett (C)
Ques Thurs Upper Body - 12 / 11 / 24Nate Schmidt (D)
Ques Sat Undisclosed - 26 / 10 / 24Jonah Gadjovich (LW)
Ques Sat Undisclosed - 19 / 10 / 24Matthew Tkachuk (LW)
Ques Tues Illness - 12 / 10 / 24Aleksander Barkov (C)
Prob Mon Lower Body - 10 / 10 / 24Injuries
player (position) status ats*current o/u* notes Tyler Seguin (C) Early May Hip - 02 / 12 / 24 1-1 0-2 + - Seguin has been placed on the injured reserve list due hip surgery, and is expected to miss the next four-to-six months.
Logan Stankoven (C) Ques Mon Undisclosed - 29 / 11 / 24 2-2 2-2 + - Stankoven is dealing with an an undisclosed injury, and it is uncertain if he will play against the Utah Hockey Club on Monday.
Roope Hintz (C) Ques Fri Undisclosed - 27 / 11 / 24 2-3 3-2 + - Hintz missed the previous game dealing with an undisclosed injury, and it is uncertain if he will play against the Avalanche on Friday.
Nils Lundkvist (D) Ques Fri Lower Body - 21 / 11 / 24 4-4 4-3-1 + - Lundkvist has missed the previous two contests with a lower body injury, and it is unclear if he will be active against the Avalanche on Friday.
Mason Marchment (LW) Ques Sat Undisclosed - 06 / 11 / 24 7-7 6-7-1 + - Marchment is dealing with an undisclosed injury, and it remains to be seen if he will be active against the jets on Saturday.
Tyler Seguin (C) Ques Tues Lower Body - 05 / 11 / 24 7-7 6-7-1 + - Seguin is nursing a lingering injury, and it is unclear if he will play against the Blackhawks on Tuesday.
Sam Steel (C) Ques Tues Undisclosed - 18 / 10 / 24 10-10 8-9-3 + - Steel is dealing with an undisclosed injury, and it is undetermined if he will play Tuesday's game versus the Sabres.
Brendan Smith (D) Prob Sat Undisclosed - 18 / 10 / 24 10-10 8-9-3 + - Smith is nursing with an undisclosed injury, but he is projected to face the Oilers on Saturday.
Tyler Seguin (C) Ques Tues Lower Body - 15 / 10 / 24 11-11 8-11-3 + - Seguin is dealing with a lower body injury, and it has yet to be established if he will play Tuesday's game versus the Sabres.
Mathew Dumba (D) Out indefinitely Lower Body - 12 / 10 / 24 - - + - Dumba has been placed on the injured reserve list due to a lower body injury, and he will miss an extended period.
player (position) status ats*current o/u* notes Sergei Bobrovsky (G) Ques Thurs Personal - 02 / 12 / 24 1-1 1-1 + - Bobrovsky has been sidelined with a personal reasons, and it is undetermined if he will play on Thursday against Flyers.
Anton Lundell (C) Ques Fri Face - 27 / 11 / 24 3-2 3-2 + - Lundell missed the last game nursing with a face injury, and it is unclear if he will play Friday's tilt against Hurricanes.
Jonah Gadjovich (LW) Out Wed Upper Body - 25 / 11 / 24 3-3 4-2 + - Gadjovich is nursing with an upper body injury, and he is not projected to play Wednesday versus the Maple Leafs.
Jesper Boqvist (C) Ques Tues Undisclosed - 18 / 11 / 24 4-5 5-4 + - Boqvist is dealing with an undisclosed injury, and it is unclear if he will be active against the Jets on Tuesday.
Adam Boqvist (D) Ques Tues Undisclosed - 18 / 11 / 24 4-5 5-4 + - Boqvist is nursing with an undisclosed injury, and it is unclear if he will suit up against Winnipeg on Tuesday.
Sam Bennett (C) Ques Thurs Upper Body - 12 / 11 / 24 4-8 7-5 + - Bennett is dealing with an upper body injury, and it is uncertain if he will get back on ice for Thursday's matchup against the Devils.
Nate Schmidt (D) Ques Sat Undisclosed - 26 / 10 / 24 10-8 11-7 + - Schmidt is is battling with an undisclosed injury, and it is unknown if he will be available for Saturday against the Islanders.
Jonah Gadjovich (LW) Ques Sat Undisclosed - 19 / 10 / 24 10-11 13-8 + - Gadjovich is battling a back injury, and it is undetermined if he will play Saturday versus the Flyers.
Matthew Tkachuk (LW) Ques Tues Illness - 12 / 10 / 24 - - + - Tkachuk is ailing from an illness, and it is unclear if he will suit up against the wild on Tuesday.
Aleksander Barkov (C) Prob Mon Lower Body - 10 / 10 / 24 - - + - Barkov is nursing a lower body injury, but he is expected play against Sabres on Monday.