Wednesday: Toronto Maple Leafs, 7:00 p.m.
The Panthers will host the Maple Leafs (14-7-0) in a pre-Turkey Day matchup at the BB&T Center on Wednesday. Toronto enters the week with a firm grasp on second place in the Atlantic Division - 12 points ahead of the Panthers. Led by the dynamic top-line duo of Auston Matthews and William Nylander, the Leafs boast the league's second-ranked offense (3.71 goals per game) and ninth-ranked power play (21.7 percent). For the Panthers, look for Vincent Trocheck to help Florida match Toronto's offensive output, as the team's second-line center has scored a club-leading nine goals this season.
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Panthers vs. Maple Leafs in 2016-17: 1-3-1
TV: FSF
Radio: 560 WQAM (DADE/BROWARD); 640 WMEN (PALM BEACH); 100.3 WCTH (FLORIDA KEYS); 1370 WAXE (TREASURE COAST)
Saturday: Chicago Blackhawks, 7:00 p.m.
The Panthers will return from their brief Thanksgiving hiatus to host the always-dangerous Blackhawks (10-8-2) at the BB&T Center on Saturday. Chicago has won five of its last eight games, including a 2-1 win over the Pittsburgh Penguins on Saturday. In this contest, Florida's penalty kill will need to be on point, as the Blackhawks have scored five goals over their past three games with the man advantage. For that reason, look for Keith Yandle and Aaron Ekblad to pave the way to Florida's victory, as the defensive duo currently leads the Panthers in total shorthanded ice time.
Panthers vs. Blackhawks in 2016-17: 1-0-1
TV: FSF
Radio: 880 WZAB (DADE/BROWARD); 850 WFTL (PALM BEACH); 100.3 WCTH (FLORIDA KEYS); 1370 WAXE (TREASURE COAST)