The Pittsburgh Penguins will face off against the Florida Panthers in a matchup featuring two teams currently on losing streaks. The Penguins enter the game with a record of 17 wins, 17 losses, and 5 overtime losses, placing them fourth in their division with 39 points. They have struggled in their division, holding a record of 3-7-1. In contrast, the Panthers boast a stronger record of 23 wins, 14 losses, and 2 overtime losses, ranking second in their division with 48 points. Despite their overall success, the Panthers are also looking to bounce back from a recent loss. Key players include the Penguins’ Sidney Crosby, who leads the team with 41 points, and the Panthers’ Sam Reinhart, who leads his team with 45 points. Both teams will be looking to break their respective losing streaks in this critical matchup.
Pittsburgh Penguins at Florida Panthers Game Information
Game Date: January 03, 2025
Game Time: 07:00 PM ET
TV Channel: SportsNet Pittsburgh, NHL Network
Location: Amerant Bank Arena, Sunrise, FL
Live Stream: Fubo (free trial)
Florida Panthers Team Statistics and Rankings
Win-Loss Record: 23-14-2
Conference Record: 13-8-1
Division Record: 5-4-0
Streak: 1 loss
Pittsburgh Penguins Team Statistics and Rankings
Win-Loss Record: 17-17-5
Conference Record: 11-9-4
Division Record: 3-7-1
Streak: 1 loss
Stat Leaders
Florida Panthers (23-14-2, 48 PTS, #2 in division)
Goals Leader: Sam Reinhart, 22G, 23A, 45 PTS
Assists Leader: Sam Reinhart, 22G, 23A, 45 PTS
Points Leader: Sam Reinhart, 22G, 23A, 45 PTS
Penalty Minutes Leader: A.J. Greer, 64 PIM
Goalie: Sergei Bobrovsky, 17-8-1, 2.79 GAA, 0.0 SV%
Pittsburgh Penguins (17-17-5, 39 PTS, #4 in division)
Goals Leader: Rickard Rakell, 17G, 14A, 31 PTS
Assists Leader: Sidney Crosby, 10G, 31A, 41 PTS
Points Leader: Sidney Crosby, 10G, 31A, 41 PTS
Penalty Minutes Leader: Michael Bunting, 30 PIM
Goalie: Alex Nedeljkovic, 6-6-3, 3.17 GAA, 0.0 SV%
Florida Panthers Injury Report
Jonah Gadjovich – Upper-body (Day To Day) – Gadjovich did not play in Thursday’s (Jan. 2) game against Carolina.
Niko Mikkola – Upper-body (Day To Day) – Mikkola did not play in Thursday’s (Jan. 2) game against Carolina and is also expected to be OUT for Friday’s (Jan. 3) game with Pittsburgh, per Alex Baumgartner of Five Reasons Sports.
Pittsburgh Penguins Injury Report
Owen Pickering – Concussion (Out) – Pickering will remain OUT for Tuesday’s (Dec. 31) game against the Red Wings despite fully participating in the Penguins’ morning skate, per Penguins play-by-play announcer Josh Getzoff.
Kris Letang – Lower-body (Out) – The Pittsburgh Penguins placed D Kris Letang on injured reserve on Tuesday (Dec. 31).
Florida Panthers Upcoming 2024-2025 Schedule
January 03, 2025 vs Pittsburgh Penguins
January 06, 2025 at Colorado Avalanche
January 08, 2025 at Utah Hockey Club
January 11, 2025 vs Boston Bruins
January 13, 2025 at Philadelphia Flyers
January 14, 2025 at New Jersey Devils
January 16, 2025 vs Detroit Red Wings
January 18, 2025 vs Anaheim Ducks
January 21, 2025 at Anaheim Ducks
January 22, 2025 at Los Angeles Kings
Pittsburgh Penguins Upcoming 2024-2025 Schedule
January 03, 2025 at Florida Panthers
January 05, 2025 at Carolina Hurricanes
January 07, 2025 vs Columbus Blue Jackets
January 09, 2025 vs Edmonton Oilers
January 11, 2025 vs Ottawa Senators
January 12, 2025 vs Tampa Bay Lightning
January 14, 2025 vs Seattle Kraken
January 17, 2025 at Buffalo Sabres
January 18, 2025 at Washington Capitals
January 20, 2025 at Los Angeles Kings
