The Florida Panthers (23-14-2) welcome the Pittsburgh Penguins (17-17-5) to Amerant Bank Arena on Friday night in what promises to be an offensive showdown between two teams with contrasting fortunes this season.
The Panthers, currently sitting second in the Atlantic Division, have been powered by their dynamic offense averaging 3.39 goals per game, with the trio of Sam Reinhart, Matthew Tkachuk, and Aleksander Barkov combining for an impressive 46 goals and 68 assists.
Pittsburgh, despite struggling with defensive issues that have led to 3.67 goals against per game, has maintained competitive through the offensive prowess of Sidney Crosby, Rickard Rakell, and Evgeni Malkin, who have contributed 35 goals and 68 assists between them.
Both teams enter this matchup with contrasting momentum, as the Penguins come off a confidence-boosting 3-2 victory against the Islanders, while the Panthers look to bounce back from a 4-0 shutout loss to the Canadiens.
The game could hinge on the performance of the goaltenders, with Pittsburgh's Tristan Jarry (.883 save percentage) and Florida's Spencer Knight (.887 save percentage) both seeking to improve their recent form.
As these high-scoring teams prepare to face off in Sunrise, Florida, fans can expect an entertaining battle between the Panthers' balanced attack and the Penguins' star-powered offense.
Florida Panthers vs. Pittsburgh Penguins: who will win?
For tonight's Florida Panthers vs Pittsburgh Penguins matchup, our predictive model gives the Panthers a 71.33% chance of defeating the Pens.
Florida Panthers: 71.33% win probability
- Potent offense (132 goals scored in 39 games, averaging 3.38 goals per game)
- Strong overall record (23 wins in 39 games, 0.590 win percentage)
- Solid point accumulation (48 points in 39 games, 5th in Eastern Conference)
Pittsburgh Penguins: 28.67% win probability
- Poor defensive record (145 goals against, among worst in Eastern Conference)
- Inconsistent form (recent form: LWLWL showing instability)
- Below average points total (39 points in 39 games, 9th in Eastern Conference)
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Florida Panthers vs. Pittsburgh Penguins odds
| Florida Panthers | Pittsburgh Penguins | |
|---|---|---|
| moneyline | -205 (via DraftKings Sportsbook) | +175 (via Caesars Sportsbook) |
Key stats
- 1The Florida Panthers have won 23 out of 39 matches this season.
- 2The Pittsburgh Penguins have won 17 out of 39 matches this season.
- 3With 48 points, the Florida Panthers holds the 5th position in the league standings.
- 4Pittsburgh Penguins's 39 points place them 9th in the rankings.
Florida Panthers vs. Pittsburgh Penguins form
Florida Panthers vs. Pittsburgh Penguins head to head
Florida Panthers
67%
Pittsburgh Penguins
33%
Dec 4, 2024
Pittsburgh Penguins
5 : 4
Florida Panthers
Feb 15, 2024
Pittsburgh Penguins
2 : 5
Florida Panthers
Jan 27, 2024
Pittsburgh Penguins
2 : 3
Florida Panthers
Dec 9, 2023
Florida Panthers
3 : 1
Pittsburgh Penguins
Mar 4, 2023
Florida Panthers
4 : 1
Pittsburgh Penguins
Jan 25, 2023
Pittsburgh Penguins
7 : 6
Florida Panthers
