The Florida Panthers have had a nice run of success against the Dallas Stars over the past few seasons, something Paul Maurice was reminded of Saturday before the two meet again. The Panthers have won their past five against Dallas including two in Finland last season,

The Panthers are predictable. They are going to dump it in, seal the walls, and try to force the Stars to pass through the middle of the ice and make the extra pass. When the Panthers’ defensemen pinch, expect the Stars’ wings to try to stretch the zone as is their wont.

The Florida Panthers and the Tampa Bay Lightning meet Monday in Tampa, Florida, with puck drop slated for 7 p.m. ET.

We’re back on the frozen pond for another edition of NHL best bets ahead of Friday’s five-game slate. Four of these matchups are valued as competitive, with all four betting favorites at -140 odds or longer.