The Pittsburgh Penguins (17-17-5) bring a three-game road losing streak into a matchup against the Florida Panthers (23-14-2) on Friday, January 3 at 7:00 PM ET on NHL Network.
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Here's our pick for who will clinch the win in Friday's game.
Over the last 10 games, the Penguins have recorded a 5-4-1 record after totaling 36 total goals (10 power-play goals on 27 power-play opportunities during that time, for a success rate of 37.0%). Their opponents have scored a combined 31 goals in those games.
Panthers vs. Penguins Predictions for Friday
Our computer projections model for this game calls for a final score of Panthers 4, Penguins 2.
- Moneyline Pick: Panthers (-196)
- Total Pick: Over 6 (computer predicts 6.7 goals on average)
- Spread Pick: Panthers (-1.5)
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Panthers Splits and Trends
- The Panthers are 23-14-2 overall and 4-2-6 in overtime games.
- Florida is 5-0-2 (12 points) in its seven games decided by one goal.
- In the seven games this season the Panthers registered only one goal, they've finished 1-6-0 (two points).
- Florida has scored a pair of goals in four games this season (1-2-1 record, three points).
- The Panthers have scored at least three goals 24 times, and are 21-2-1 in those games (to register 43 points).
- In the 15 games when Florida has capitalized on a lone power-play goal, it went 10-3-2 to record 22 points.
- In the 20 games this season in which it has outshot its opponent, Florida is 11-8-1 (23 points).
- The Panthers have been outshot by opponents in 14 games, going 8-5-1 to record 17 points.
Penguins Splits and Trends
- The Penguins have posted a record of 6-5-11 in overtime contests on their way to an overall mark of 17-17-5.
- In the 12 games Pittsburgh has played that were decided by one goal, it racked up 19 points.
- This season the Penguins scored just one goal in five games and they lost every time.
- When Pittsburgh has scored two goals this season, they've earned seven points (2-5-3 record).
- The Penguins have earned 32 points in their 21 games with more than two goals scored.
- Pittsburgh has scored a single power-play goal in 15 games this season and has registered 11 points from those matchups.
- When outshooting its opponent this season, Pittsburgh is 9-2-3 (21 points).
- The Penguins' opponents have had more shots in 22 games. The Penguins went 7-13-2 in those matchups (16 points).
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Team Stats Comparison
| Panthers Rank | Panthers AVG | Penguins AVG | Penguins Rank | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7th | 3.33 | Goals Scored | 3.05 | 16th |
| 20th | 3.13 | Goals Allowed | 3.67 | 32nd |
| 4th | 30.4 | Shots | 28.8 | 13th |
| 9th | 27.3 | Shots Allowed | 31.5 | 30th |
| 7th | 24.79% | Power Play % | 26.13% | 4th |
| 13th | 81.42% | Penalty Kill % | 81.65% | 12th |
Panthers vs. Penguins Game Time and TV Channel
- When: Friday, January 3, 2025 at 7:00 PM ET
- TV Channel: NHL Network
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- Where: Amerant Bank Arena in Sunrise, Florida
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