The Florida Panthers are ready to host the Pittsburgh Penguins to open a high-voltage NHL battle on January 3, 2025, at 7:00 pm ET/4:00 pm PT.
The Penguins' penalty kill is better than the Panthers'; at 81.7%, it ranks ninth in the league, while the Panthers' is only 80.9%, it ranks sixteenth.
Pittsburgh clearly has the upper hand in face-offs; they win 51.9% of them, which ranks them ninth in the NHL, whereas Florida struggles with 48.4%, which ranks them 26th.
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Florida Panthers vs Pittsburgh Penguins: Date and puck-drop time
The Florida Panthers and the Pittsburgh Penguins will meet in an exciting NHL game on January 3, 2025, at 7:00 pm ET/4:00 pm PT, at Amerant Bank Arena, in Sunrise, Florida.
| Date | January 3, 2025 |
| Puck-Drop Time | 7:00 pm ET/4:00 pm PT |
| Venue | Amerant Bank Arena |
| Location | Sunrise, Florida |
How to watch Florida Panthers vs Pittsburgh Penguins on TV & stream live online
TV channel: NHL Network
Streaming service: Fubo
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Florida Panthers vs Pittsburgh Penguins team news
Florida Panthers team news
Sergei Bobrovsky has an impressive record of 17-7-1, a 2.81 GAA, an.896 SV%, and a shutout.
Spencer Knight has a 6-6-1 record with a 2.87 GAA, .887 SV%, and one shutout.
Sam Reinhart has 45 points with 22 goals and 23 assists.
Florida Panthers Injuries
| Player | Injury | Injury Status |
|---|---|---|
| Niko Gadjovich | Upper body injury | Day-to-Day |
| Jonah Mikkola | Upper body injury | Day-to-Day |
Pittsburgh Penguins team news
Alex Nedeljkovic has a 6-6-3 record, and a 3.18 GAA, with a .889 SV%.
Tristan Jarry has struggled in goal holding an 8-6-2 record, and a 3.58 GAA, including a .885 SV%.
Sidney Crosby collects 41 points, 10 goals, and 31 assists.
Pittsburgh Penguins Injuries
| Player | Injury | Injury Status |
|---|---|---|
| Kris Letang | Undisclosed | Out |
| Owen Pickering | Upper body injury | Out |
Florida Panthers and Pittsburgh Penguins head-to-head record
The last five games between the Florida Panthers and the Pittsburgh Penguins have been close, with Florida winning four of them. The most recent game was on the fourth of December 2024, and the Penguins barely beat the Panthers 5–4, showing that they can score when they get the chance. But the Panthers have regularly executed better than the Penguins in past games, including wins by large margins of 5-2 on the 15th of February 2024, and 4-1 on the 5th of March 2023. Florida's even attack and recent better action make it look like they could control the game. However, Pittsburgh's last win shows that they can tighten up defense and perform well in high-stakes situations, which makes this matchup unpredictable. The result will probably depend a lot on the special teams and the goalkeeper.
| Date | Results |
|---|---|
| Dec 04, 2024 | Penguins 5-4 Panthers |
| Feb 15, 2024 | Panthers 5-2 Penguins |
| Jan 27, 2024 | Panthers 3-2 Penguins |
| Dec 09, 2023 | Panthers 3-1 Penguins |
| Mar 05, 2023 | Panthers 4-1 Penguins |