In this article we will formulate a Penguins vs Panthers prediction for this NHL game on Thursday, October 22nd at PPG Paints Arena in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Let’s take a look at the prediction for this NHL matchup.
Pittsburgh Penguins Betting Preview
The Pittsburgh Penguins are 3-6-1 this year after they lost to the Mammoth by a score of 5-4 in their last game. Pittsburgh led 1-0 in the first period and they were tied at two in the second, but they allowed the next three goals for the loss. The Penguins were out shot by a total of 29-19, won 42.1% of the face-offs, and went 2-2 on the power play in the game. Pittsburgh was led by Erik Karlsson, who had one goal and one assist, while Arturs Silovs stopped 24 out of 29 shots in the loss.
Prior to that game, Pittsburgh lost to the Golden Knights by a score of 6-2 and the Avalanche by a score of 5-2. The Penguins have scored 3.20 goals per game and they have allowed 3.70 goals against per game, while also going 23.3% on the power play and 80.8% on the penalty kill this season. Erik Karlsson has led the team with one goal and 10 assists, while Sergei Murashov is 0-3-1 with a 3.50 goals against average and an .883 save percentage this year.
Florida Panthers Betting Preview
The Florida Panthers are 5-3-2 this season after they lost to the Senators by a score of 5-1 in their last game. Florida led 1-0 in the first period, but they allowed the last five goals for the lopsided loss. The Panthers were out shot by a total of 30-19, won 37.7% of the face-offs, and went 1-5 on the power play in the game. Florida was led by Brady Tkachuk, who had one goal, while Akira Schmid stopped 25 out of 30 shots in the game.
Prior to that loss, Florida defeated the Kraken by a score of 8-3 and the Canucks by a score of 3-2. The Panthers have scored 3.10 goals per game and they have allowed 3.00 goals against per game, while also going 20.8% on the power play and 81.4% on the penalty kill this season. Matthew Tkachuk has led the team with three goals and 12 assists, while Cooper Black is making his first appearance of the season.
Penguins vs Panthers Prediction
Pittsburgh comes into this matchup on a four game losing streak and they have allowed at least five goals in all four losses. The Penguins are 2-1-0 at home this year, while the Panthers are 3-2-2 on the road. Florida has won three of their last four, but they lost last night and will be on a back to back. I don’t really trust the Florida goalie situation right now, so I am going to take the Penguins to win, despite their recent struggles.