Philadelphia entered the break losing 5 games in a row. Philadelphia allowed 5+ goals in 4 of the 5 losses and lost 4 of the 5 games by at least 3 goals.

Florida entered the break going 13-2-2 in their last 17 games. Florida won 8 of those 13 games by multiple goals.

I faded Philadelphia entering the break especially with them losing their starting goaltender Carter Hart who is on leave until his legal charges are decided. Hart’s absence is a distraction and a loss to the team and will likely derail the Flyers season.

Pick: Florida Panthers -1.5