The Panthers are finishing one of their most important road trips of the season. So far so good for the two-time defending Stanley Cup champions. Florida is 2-0 on its road swing with victories against the Jets and Wild in overtime, 4-3, last night. The Panthers don't want to give away their momentum against the below .500 Blackhawks. Chicago is 2-4 in its last six games after losing, 2-1, in a shootout at home to the Lightning two days ago. The Blackhawks have been held to two or fewer goals in five of their last six games. Chicago is averaging only 1.7 goals a game in regulation during its last eight games. The Blackhawks could be running into a hot goalie, too, as Daniil Tarasov is projected to be in net for Florida. He is 3-0 this month with a 1.30 GAA and a .943 SV%. Florida has defeated Chicago in seven of the last 10 meetings, including a 3-2 win at home in the season opener. Take the Panthers.
