Timo Meier had a great last game with two goals. Though the New Jersey Devils lost the matchup in the shootout against the Tampa Bay Lightning, the player made his mark. Meier is all set to play against the Florida Panthers and will look to play a crucial role in the game. The Devils are currently on a two-game losing run and will look to bring Meier into the game to get the win.
How have the New Jersey Devils and the Florida Panthers performed this season?
The Devils have done well offensively and have scored 230 goals, with the contributions coming from Jack Hughes and Nico Hischier. With Jesper Bratt putting in a great effort and through the addition of Meier, their offense has further improved.
The defense has been solid and has conceded just 2.66 goals per game this season. The goaltenders have done their job, especially Vitek Vanecek, who has allowed just 2.5 goals per game.
In comparison, the Panthers have scored 236 goals this season, with contributions from Matthew Tkachuk and Carter Verhaeghe. Their offense is going through a purple patch which adds to the positivity for the Panthers.
The defense has conceded over 3.4 goals per game. The goaltenders have leaked goals even in the wins and need to pull their socks up going forward.
Timo Meier's 2022-23 Season so far
Timo Meier has played 64 games while averaging 19 minutes on the Ice. He has scored 34 goals, including four game-winning goals at a shooting percentage of 12 percent, and has assisted 22 more. He has been involved in 25 penalty minutes and contributed to 18 powerplay goals.
What's next for the New Jersey Devils and the Florida Panthers?
The New Jersey Devils have played well this season and are placed second in the Eastern Conference Metropolitan Division with 95 points. The Devils are just one point behind the top spot and will look to cover up the gap with a win in this game. Timo Meier is expected to play a crucial role in this game, and will be crucial to his team's fortunes.
The Florida Panthers are fourth in the Atlantic division with 75 points, three clear of the fifth-placed Buffalo Sabres. They have won four of their last five games.
We can expect both teams to come all out; watch out for this one as things unfold on March 18, 2023.