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The Florida Panthers (5-3-2) visit the Pittsburgh Penguins (3-6-1), who have dropped four in a row, on Thursday, Oct. 22 at 7 p.m. ET on ESPN+.
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As hockey action continues, prepare for the contest by checking out which squad we predict will capture the win in Thursday's game.
Panthers vs. Penguins Predictions for Thursday
Our computer projections model for this encounter predicts a final result of Panthers 4, Penguins 3.
- Moneyline Pick: Panthers (-114)
- Total Pick: No Pick - Predicted Margin Negligible
- Spread Pick: Penguins (+1.5)
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Panthers Splits and Trends
- The Panthers are 2-2-4 in overtime matchups as part of a 5-3-2 overall record.
- In the five games Florida has played that were decided by one goal, it has a 3-0-2 record (good for eight points).
- In the three games this season the Panthers scored only one goal, they've finished 1-2-0 (two points).
- Florida has finished 1-0-1 in the two games this season when it scored exactly two goals (registering three points).
- The Panthers have scored at least three goals in five games (3-1-1, seven points).
- In the two games when Florida has scored a lone power-play goal, it went 0-1-1 to register one point.
- In the seven games this season in which it has outshot its opponent, Florida is 5-1-1 (11 points).
- The Panthers have been outshot by opponents three times, and went 0-2-1.
Penguins Splits and Trends
- The Penguins have posted a record of 2-1-3 in overtime matchups on their way to an overall mark of 3-6-1.
- Pittsburgh has earned two points (1-2-0) in its three games decided by one goal.
- This season the Penguins registered only one goal in one game and won.
- Pittsburgh has one point (0-3-1) in four games this season when it has scored two goals.
- The Penguins have earned four points in their five games with three or more goals scored.
- In the only game when Pittsburgh has recorded a single power-play goal, it lost.
- When outshooting its opponent this season, Pittsburgh is 2-3-0 (four points).
- The Penguins have been outshot by opponents in four games, going 1-2-1 to register three points.
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Team Stats Comparison
| Panthers Rank | Panthers AVG | Penguins AVG | Penguins Rank | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15th | 3.10 | Goals Scored | 3.20 | 13th |
| 13th | 3.00 | Goals Allowed | 3.70 | 27th |
| 12th | 28.3 | Shots | 27.4 | 16th |
| 5th | 24.6 | Shots Allowed | 27.8 | 20th |
| 17th | 20.83% | Power Play % | 23.33% | 9th |
| 12th | 81.40% | Penalty Kill % | 80.77% | 13th |
Panthers vs. Penguins Game Time and TV Channel
- When: Thursday, October 22, 2026 at 7 p.m. ET
- TV Channel: ESPN+
- Live Stream: Watch this game on ESPN+
- Where: PPG Paints Arena in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
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