The upcoming NHL matchup between the Pittsburgh Penguins and the Florida Panthers on Sunday, March 23, 2025, is set to be an exciting clash as both teams aim to secure crucial points in the playoff race.
Game Details
- Date: Sunday, March 23, 2025
- Time: 6:00 PM ET
- Location: Amerant Bank Arena, Sunrise, Florida
- Broadcast: SportsNet Pittsburgh, ESPN+
Team Profiles
Pittsburgh Penguins
- Record: 29-32-10 (68 points)
- Road Record: 11-18-5
- Key Players:
- Sidney Crosby: The captain is on a six-game point streak, tallying seven goals and eight assists in his last 10 games. Crosby remains the Penguins’ most consistent offensive force.
- Evgeni Malkin: With 11 points in his last 15 games, Malkin continues to be a key contributor for Pittsburgh.
- Erik Karlsson: The defenseman has 49 points this season and is just one assist shy of recording his 10th 40-assist season.
- Recent Form: The Penguins are 5-4-1 in their last 10 games, averaging 3.4 goals per game while allowing 2.9 goals per game. Despite their struggles on the road, Pittsburgh has points in 22 of their last 29 meetings against Florida, including four of their last six games at Amerant Bank Arena.
Florida Panthers
- Record: 42-25-3 (87 points)
- Home Record: 22-10-2
- Key Players:
- Sam Reinhart: Leading the team with 33 goals and 40 assists, Reinhart has been a consistent offensive threat for the Panthers.
- Sergei Bobrovsky: The veteran goaltender has been solid, helping Florida maintain a +31 scoring differential this season.
- Sam Bennett: With four goals and six assists in his last 10 games, Bennett has been a key contributor during Florida’s recent stretch.
- Recent Form: The Panthers are 6-4-0 in their last 10 games, averaging 2.4 goals per game while allowing just 1.8 goals per game. Florida is riding a five-game home winning streak and has been dominant at Amerant Bank Arena this season.
Head-to-Head
- Previous Meeting: The Panthers defeated the Penguins 3-2 in a shootout earlier this season.
- Recent Trends: Florida has won seven of their last 10 games against Pittsburgh, while the Penguins have historically performed well in Sunrise, earning points in 11 of their last 15 games at Amerant Bank Arena.
Key Factors to Watch
- Offensive Matchup: The Penguins’ high-scoring duo of Crosby and Malkin will clash with the Panthers’ balanced attack led by Reinhart and Bennett.
- Goaltending Battle: Bobrovsky’s consistency gives Florida an edge in net, while Pittsburgh will rely on Tristan Jarry to keep them competitive.
- Special Teams: Florida’s power play is converting at an impressive rate, while Pittsburgh’s penalty kill will need to step up to neutralize the Panthers’ advantage.
