The Philadelphia Flyers (0-0-0) open their season on the road against the Florida Panthers (1-0-0) Thursday at Amerant Bank Arena in Sunrise, Florida. Puck drop is scheduled for 7 p.m. ET (ESPN+). Let's analyze BetMGM Sportsbook's NHL odds around the Flyers vs. Panthers odds and make our expert NHL picks and predictions .

Season series: First meeting; Panthers won 2-1 last season

Philadelphia finished in the basement of the Metropolitan Division last season with a 33-39-10 record, including 13-19-9 on the road. The Flyers had a -48 goal differential, missing the playoffs for the fifth straight year and ninth time in the last 13 years.

Florida opened its season with a 3-2 home win over the Chicago Blackhawks Tuesday as a -269 favorite as the Under (6) hit. RW Mackie Samosk

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