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The Pittsburgh Penguins (5-2) will aim to prolong a three-game win streak when they face the Florida Panthers (4-4) on the road on Thursday, Oct. 23 at 7 p.m. ET on ESPN+.
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Prepare for this showdown with a glimpse at who we predict will come out on top in Thursday's contest.
Panthers vs. Penguins Predictions for Thursday
Our computer projections model for this encounter expects a final tally of Penguins 4, Panthers 3.
- Moneyline Pick: Penguins (+164)
- Total Pick: Under 6 (computer predicts 5.4 goals on average)
- Spread Pick: Penguins (+1.5)
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Panthers Splits and Trends
- Florida has won all three of its games that were decided by one goal.
- In the two games this season the Panthers scored just one goal, they lost both times.
- Florida finished 1-1-0 in the two games this season when it scored exactly two goals (registering two points).
- The Panthers have scored more than two goals three times, and are 3-0-0 in those games.
- In the four games when Florida has recorded a lone power-play goal, it has a 3-1-0 record (six points).
- In the four games when it outshot its opponent, Florida is 2-2-0 (four points).
- The Panthers' opponents have had more shots in four games. The Panthers finished 2-2-0 in those contests (four points).
Penguins Splits and Trends
- Pittsburgh has earned two points (1-1-0) in its two games decided by one goal.
- This season the Penguins scored only one goal in one game and they lost that matchup.
- The Penguins have scored three or more goals in six games, earning 10 points from those contests.
- Pittsburgh has scored a lone power-play goal in one game this season and won.
- When outshooting its opponent this season, Pittsburgh is 2-1-0 (four points).
- The Penguins' opponents have had more shots in four games. The Penguins went 3-1-0 in those contests (six points).
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Team Stats Comparison
| Panthers Rank | Panthers AVG | Penguins AVG | Penguins Rank | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 30th | 2.38 | Goals Scored | 3.29 | 9th |
| 17th | 2.88 | Goals Allowed | 2.29 | 5th |
| 17th | 27.8 | Shots | 25.9 | 24th |
| 10th | 26.1 | Shots Allowed | 28.7 | 18th |
| 15th | 20.59% | Power Play % | 26.32% | 6th |
| 12th | 82.76% | Penalty Kill % | 81.82% | 13th |
Panthers vs. Penguins Game Time and TV Channel
- When: Thursday, October 23, 2025 at 7 p.m. ET
- TV Channel: ESPN+
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- Where: Amerant Bank Arena in Sunrise, Florida
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