The Florida Panthers are entering this game on a two-game winning streak. Both of the wins have come against very good opponents, the Carolina Hurricanes and Tampa Bay Lightning. They have proven they are to be a legit contender in the Central Division, currently sitting in first place. Florida is already 3-1 against the Detroit Red Wings this season. Three of those games were decided by one goal. The Panthers have improved as a team since their last meeting with the Red Wings. Their top forwards, Alexsander Barkov and Jonathan Huberdeau have been on fire in the past few games.