Pittsburgh Penguins vs. Florida Panthers Picks and Prediction for Thursday, October 23, 2025
The Pittsburgh Penguins visit Sunrise on Thursday where they face the Florida Panthers at Amerant Bank Arena. The opening faceoff is at 7:00 PM ET on ESPN+. Pittsburgh enters at 5-2-0 after a convincing 5-1 home win over Vancouver, while Florida is 4-4-0, looking to bounce back after a slow start. The Penguins’ offense and steady goaltending have defined success thus far, while the Panthers are missing several key players. Ice cold takes, red hot wins — check our daily NHL picks.
Penguins Preview
Pittsburgh has been solid on both ends, averaging 3.29 goals per game and allowing just 2.29. Evgeni Malkin leads the offense with 10 points, including eight assists, while Justin Brazeau leads the team with five goals. The Penguins have generated quality chances despite averaging only 26 shots per game. On the power play, they’ve converted at 26.3 percent. Goaltenders Arturs Silovs and Tristan Jarry have split duties; Silovs owns a 2.26 goals-against average and .919 save percentage, while Jarry is right behind with a .922 save rate. The Penguins have also killed penalties at 81.8 percent.
Panthers Preview
Florida snapped a four-game skid with a 4-3 win at Boston, but has lacked consistency. The Panthers average just 2.38 goals per game while allowing 2.88, a gap that has forced them into playing in closer games. Brad Marchand leads the team with eight points and five assists, but injuries to Aleksander Barkov and Matthew Tkachuk have hurt the top two lines. Goalie Sergei Bobrovsky has been solid, posting a 2.19 GAA and .914 save percentage, though backup Daniil Tarasov’s early struggles (.887 SV%) have hurt. Special teams remain steady; the Panthers’ power play is at 20.6 percent, and the penalty kill has been strong at 82.8 percent. The challenge will be generating enough pressure against a disciplined Penguins group that rarely gives up odd-man rushes.
Penguins vs Panthers Prediction
Pittsburgh enters this matchup with the hotter hand, having outscored opponents 17–5 over its last four games. Florida’s home ice and Bobrovsky’s reliability give them a fighting chance, but the Penguins’ current play and scoring will prevail. Expect Malkin’s line to control possession, and Pittsburgh’s special teams to make the difference late.
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Final Score Prediction: Penguins 4, Panthers 2
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