The NHL schedule on Thursday features a matchup between the Florida Panthers (4-4) and the Pittsburgh Penguins (5-2), starting at 7 p.m. ET at Amerant Bank Arena and broadcast on ESPN+. The Panthers are seventh in the Eastern Conference (8 points), while the Penguins are fourth in the Eastern Conference (10 points).
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Panthers vs. Penguins: Oct. 23 Viewing Options
- Date: Thursday, October 23, 2025
- Time: 7 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' 2025-26 Stats
| Stat | Per-Game Average | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Goals Scored | 2.38 | 30th |
| Goals Allowed | 2.88 | 17th |
| Shots | 27.8 | 17th |
| Shots Allowed | 26.1 | 10th |
| Power Play % | 20.59% | 15th |
| Penalty Kill % | 82.76% | 12th |
Penguins' 2025-26 Stats
| Stat | Per-Game Average | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Goals Scored | 3.29 | 9th |
| Goals Allowed | 2.29 | 5th |
| Shots | 25.9 | 24th |
| Shots Allowed | 28.7 | 18th |
| Power Play % | 26.32% | 6th |
| Penalty Kill % | 81.82% | 13th |
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Panthers vs. Penguins Top Players
Panthers
- A productive offensive player this season for Florida, Brad Marchand has put up eight points.
- With two goals and four assists, Anton Lundell is one of the most important offensive options for Florida with his six points (0.8 per game).
- On 15 shots (for two goals) and two assists, Evan Rodrigues has created four points this season.
- As Florida's top goalie, Sergei Bobrovsky has recorded 4 wins and 2 losses this season while allowing 13 goals with 139 saves.
Penguins
- Evgeni Malkin has totaled three goals and seven assists in seven games for Pittsburgh, good for 10 points.
- Justin Brazeau is a key piece of the offense for Pittsburgh with eight total points this season. He has scored five goals and added three assists in seven games.
- Sidney Crosby has eight points so far, including four goals and four assists.
- Arturs Silovs is 3-1-0 in four games this season, conceding 9 goals (2.2 goals against average) with 102 saves and a .919 save percentage (21st in the league).
Panthers vs. Penguins Injury Report
Panthers
Aleksander Barkov Jr.: Out (Knee),
Dmitry Kulikov: Out (Upper Body)
Penguins
Joel Blomqvist: Out (Lower Body),
Kevin Hayes: Out (Upper Body),
Tanner Howe: Out (Acl )
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Panthers' Schedule
| Date | Opponent | Score | Home/Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10/16/2025 | Devils | L 3-1 | Away |
| 10/18/2025 | Sabres | L 3-0 | Away |
| 10/21/2025 | Bruins | W 4-3 | Away |
| 10/23/2025 | Penguins | - | Home |
| 10/25/2025 | Golden Knights | - | Home |
| 10/28/2025 | Ducks | - | Home |
| 11/1/2025 | Stars | - | Home |
Penguins' Schedule
| Date | Opponent | Score | Home/Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10/16/2025 | Kings | W 4-2 | Away |
| 10/18/2025 | Sharks | W 3-0 | Away |
| 10/21/2025 | Canucks | W 5-1 | Home |
| 10/23/2025 | Panthers | - | Away |
| 10/25/2025 | Blue Jackets | - | Home |
| 10/27/2025 | Blues | - | Home |
| 10/28/2025 | Flyers | - | Away |