Carolina at Florida

Carolina is in second place in the Metropolitan having won five of six. They're working on two days of rest after beating Buffalo, 3-2. The offense is 10th in goals scored (3.38 per game) and No. 1 in shots on goal. Florida had that remarkable postseason run but they're not off to a hot start in the new season. They've scored and allowed the same number of goals. Florida is working on one day of rest and this is their only home game during a stretch playing four of five on the road. The offense is 21st in goals scored and 25th in shooting percentage (8.5%), while the defense is 15th in save percentage (.904). Florida is 11-17 against winning teams in the first half of the season, plus 81-156 versus opponents who average 26.5+ shots on goal. Play Carolina.