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The Sunday NHL slate features the Pittsburgh Penguins (39-22-16) hosting the Florida Panthers (37-36-3) at PPG Paints Arena, starting at 3 p.m. ET on ESPN+. The Penguins rank fifth and the Panthers 15th in the Eastern Conference.
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Penguins vs. Panthers: April 5 Viewing Options
- Date: Sunday, April 5, 2026
- Time: 3 p.m. ET
- How to watch on TV: ESPN+
- Location: Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
- Venue: PPG Paints Arena
- Live Stream: Watch this game on ESPN+
Penguins' 2025-26 Stats
| Stat | Per-Game Average | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Goals Scored | 3.53 | 3rd |
| Goals Allowed | 3.09 | 22nd |
| Shots | 28.8 | 9th |
| Shots Allowed | 27.3 | 12th |
| Power Play % | 25.00% | 3rd |
| Penalty Kill % | 81.70% | 7th |
Panthers' 2025-26 Stats
| Stat | Per-Game Average | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Goals Scored | 2.93 | 20th |
| Goals Allowed | 3.37 | 28th |
| Shots | 28.1 | 15th |
| Shots Allowed | 26.7 | 8th |
| Power Play % | 19.69% | 19th |
| Penalty Kill % | 81.10% | 10th |
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Penguins vs. Panthers Top Players
Penguins
- One of Pittsburgh's top offensive options this season is Sidney Crosby, who has put up 69 points in 65 games.
- Erik Karlsson is another of Pittsburgh's top contributors currently with 64 total points (14 goals and 50 assists) to his name.
- Through 69 games, Bryan Rust has proven himself as another option for Pittsburgh. He has 62 points (27 goals and 35 assists).
- In 47 games played this season, Stuart Skinner (22-16-9) has allowed 134 goals.
Panthers
- Sam Reinhart has scored 29 goals (0.4 per game) and dished out 32 assists (0.4 per game), contributing to the Florida offense with 61 total points (0.8 per game). He averages 2.2 shots per game, shooting 17.7%.
- Sam Bennett has amassed 58 points this season, with 26 goals and 32 assists.
- Brad Marchand's 27 goals and 27 assists add up to 54 points this season.
- Sergei Bobrovsky is 27-22-1 in 51 games this season, conceding 150 goals (3.0 goals against average) with 1,066 saves and an .877 save percentage (63rd in the league).
Penguins vs. Panthers Injury Report
Penguins
Filip Hallander: Out (Leg),
Blake Lizotte: Out (Upper Body),
Caleb Jones: Out For Season (Shoulder)
Panthers
Brad Marchand: Out (Lower Body),
Evan Rodrigues: Out For Season (Finger),
Sam Reinhart: Out For Season (Foot),
Jonah Gadjovich: Out For Season (Upper Body),
Aleksander Barkov Jr.: Out For Season (Knee),
Niko Mikkola: Out For Season (Knee),
Anton Lundell: Out For Season (Upper Body),
Uvis Balinskis: Out For Season (Foot),
Aaron Ekblad: Out For Season (Finger),
Dmitry Kulikov: Day-To-Day (Nose)
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Penguins' Schedule
| Date | Opponent | Score | Home/Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3/31/2026 | Red Wings | W 5-1 | Home |
| 4/2/2026 | Lightning | L 6-3 | Away |
| 4/4/2026 | Panthers | W 9-4 | Home |
| 4/5/2026 | Panthers | - | Home |
| 4/9/2026 | Devils | - | Away |
| 4/11/2026 | Capitals | - | Home |
| 4/12/2026 | Capitals | - | Away |
Panthers' Schedule
| Date | Opponent | Score | Home/Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3/31/2026 | Senators | W 6-3 | Home |
| 4/2/2026 | Bruins | W 2-1 | Home |
| 4/4/2026 | Penguins | L 9-4 | Away |
| 4/5/2026 | Penguins | - | Away |
| 4/7/2026 | Canadiens | - | Away |
| 4/9/2026 | Senators | - | Away |
| 4/11/2026 | Maple Leafs | - | Away |