The Florida Panthers look to shake off their recent slump as they welcome a red-hot Pittsburgh Penguins squad that's won five of their last six games while desperately clinging to playoff hopes.
Both teams bring compelling storylines into Sunday's matchup - Florida's explosive offense ranks 10th in the league despite their recent scoring drought, while Pittsburgh's defensive struggles (ranking 31st in goals against) could prove decisive.
The Florida Panthers aim to maintain their dominant head-to-head record against the visiting Pittsburgh Penguins, having gone 6-1-3 in their last 10 meetings at Amerant Bank Arena.
Florida Panthers vs. Pittsburgh Penguins prediction: who will win?
For tonight's Florida Panthers vs Pittsburgh Penguins matchup, our predictive model gives the Panthers a 70% chance of defeating the Pens.
Florida Panthers: 70% win probability
- Strong offensive output (225 goals scored this season, 4th in Eastern Conference)
- Solid defensive record (190 goals against, 5th best in conference)
- Excellent position in standings (4th place with 87 points in 70 games)
Pittsburgh Penguins: 30% win probability
- Poor defensive performance (257 goals against, 2nd worst in conference)
- Inconsistent recent form (14th place with just 68 points)
- Road game disadvantage (facing a top-4 team with better goal differential)
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Florida Panthers vs. Pittsburgh Penguins odds
Here are the latest odds for this NHL matchup as the Florida Panthers host the Pittsburgh Penguins at home on Sunday, March 23.
| Florida Panthers | Pittsburgh Penguins | |
|---|---|---|
| Moneyline | -267 (via Caesars Sportsbook) | +225 (via BetMGM Sportsbook) |
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Florida Panthers vs. Pittsburgh Penguins preview
The red-hot Pittsburgh Penguins roll into Sunrise, Florida riding a wave of momentum after winning five of their last six games, including a high-scoring 6-3 victory over Columbus.
While the Pens' offense has found its groove lately, their defensive struggles - ranking second-last in goals against - could spell trouble against a Panthers squad that loves to wear teams down with their four-line attack.
Florida's looking to bounce back after a tough 6-3 loss to Washington, but they've had Pittsburgh's number lately, going 6-1-3 in their last 10 meetings.
Keep an eye on Sidney Crosby, who's been clutch for Pittsburgh with his 25th goal of the season coming in their last outing, while Sam Bennett continues to be a force for Florida with 23 goals on the year.
The goaltending matchup features Tristan Jarry for the Pens against Florida's Sergei Bobrovsky, who's been a wall at home this season.
This Eastern Conference clash pits a desperate Penguins team, fighting to keep their playoff hopes alive, against a Panthers squad tied for the Atlantic Division lead.
The Panthers' home-ice advantage at Amerant Bank Arena could be crucial - they've been particularly explosive in front of their own fans this season.
With Pittsburgh's road scoring woes (just 2.65 goals per game away from home) and Florida's recent defensive prowess (four shutouts in their last ten), this shapes up to be quite the Sunday evening showdown.
Key stats
- 1Florida Panthers sit 4th in Eastern Conference with 87 points through 70 games, while Penguins struggle in 14th with 68 points
- 2Panthers boast a strong +35 goal difference (225 GF, 190 GA) compared to Penguins' -47 differential (210 GF, 257 GA)
- 3Panthers' recent form shows inconsistency (LWLLW) while Penguins carry momentum with 4 wins in last 5 games (WLWWW)
- 4Florida averages 3.21 goals per game versus Pittsburgh's 2.96, suggesting offensive advantage for the home team
Florida Panthers vs. Pittsburgh Penguins form
Florida Panthers vs. Pittsburgh Penguins head to head
Florida Panthers
83%
Pittsburgh Penguins
17%
Jan 4, 2025
Florida Panthers
3 : 2
Pittsburgh Penguins
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
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