The Florida Panthers (42-25-3) square off against the Pittsburgh Penguins (29-32-10) in NHL action on Sunday, starting at 6 p.m. ET at Amerant Bank Arena and broadcast on ESPN+. The Panthers rank third while the Penguins are 14th in the Eastern Conference.
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Panthers vs. Penguins: March 23 Viewing Options
- Date: Sunday, March 23, 2025
- Time: 6 p.m. ET
- How to watch on TV: ESPN+
- Location: Sunrise, Florida
- Venue: Amerant Bank Arena
- Live Stream: Watch this game on ESPN+
- Live Stream: Watch this game on Fubo (Regional restrictions may apply)
Panthers' 2024-25 Stats
| Stat | Average | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Goals Scored | 3.16 | 10th |
| Goals Allowed | 2.71 | 9th |
| Shots | 31.5 | 3rd |
| Shots Allowed | 26.7 | 8th |
| Power Play % | 24.39% | 10th |
| Penalty Kill % | 81.19% | 11th |
Penguins' 2024-25 Stats
| Stat | Average | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Goals Scored | 2.94 | 18th |
| Goals Allowed | 3.55 | 31st |
| Shots | 28.3 | 15th |
| Shots Allowed | 30.6 | 29th |
| Power Play % | 23.83% | 11th |
| Penalty Kill % | 77.54% | 18th |
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Panthers vs. Penguins Top Players
Panthers
- Sam Reinhart has been important to Florida's offense this season, racking up 73 points in 70 games.
- With 19 goals and 44 assists, Aleksander Barkov Jr. is one of the most important offensive options for Florida with his 63 points (0.9 per game).
- With 57 points through 52 games (22 goals and 35 assists), Matthew Tkachuk has been an important part of Florida's offensive efforts this season.
- In the 46 games Sergei Bobrovsky has played this season, his save percentage is .908, 16th in the league.
Penguins
- Sidney Crosby's 25 goals and 51 assists in 69 games for Pittsburgh add up to 76 total points on the season.
- Rickard Rakell has helped lead the attack for Pittsburgh this season with 32 goals and 28 assists.
- Bryan Rust has 50 points so far, including 23 goals and 27 assists.
- Alex Nedeljkovic has an .894 save percentage (51st in the league), with 865 total saves, allowing 103 goals (3.2 goals against average). He has compiled a 13-14-5 record this season.
Panthers vs. Penguins Injury Report
Panthers
Dmitry Kulikov: Out (Upper Body),
Matthew Tkachuk: Out (Groin),
Brad Marchand: Out (Upper Body)
Penguins
Pierre-Olivier Joseph: Out (Upper Body),
Ryan Shea: Out (Upper Body),
Emil Bemstrom: Day-To-Day (Undisclosed),
Thomas Novak: Day-To-Day (Lower Body)
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Panthers' Schedule
| Date | Opponent | Score | Home/Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3/16/2025 | Islanders | L 4-2 | Away |
| 3/20/2025 | Blue Jackets | W 1-0 | Away |
| 3/22/2025 | Capitals | L 6-3 | Away |
| 3/23/2025 | Penguins | - | Home |
| 3/28/2025 | Utah Hockey Club | - | Home |
| 3/30/2025 | Canadiens | - | Home |
| 4/1/2025 | Canadiens | - | Away |
Penguins' Schedule
| Date | Opponent | Score | Home/Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3/15/2025 | Devils | W 7-3 | Home |
| 3/18/2025 | Islanders | L 4-2 | Home |
| 3/21/2025 | Blue Jackets | W 6-3 | Home |
| 3/23/2025 | Panthers | - | Away |
| 3/25/2025 | Lightning | - | Away |
| 3/27/2025 | Sabres | - | Away |
| 3/30/2025 | Senators | - | Home |