The Panthers are 4 games into the new year after the extended break, and have chalked up 4 victories, scoring 24 goals and giving up 10. And no, this is not the NFL Panthers! Bobrovsky is a rare netminder who didn't falter after such a long pause. He stopped 47 of 49 shots against a tough Flames team last time out. On the flip side, this will be the Stars' first game back, and I am not expecting them to pick up where they left off two weeks ago. Holtby will likely go through the usual breaking-in period, and the Stars, 22nd in the league in goals scored, have had trouble putting the puck in the net this season. Dallas is a very good home team, and the Panthers have struggled on the road, but Florida has also beaten three very good teams lately, and should be much more in the groove. I don't see the Ducks winning this game. Take the Panthers. The odds are decidedly favorable.