NHL · Friday, 23 October, MSK

Pittsburgh Penguins — Florida Panthers

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Model prediction for 23 October

Pittsburgh Penguins48%
Draw in regulation22%
Florida Panthers30%
Model estimate at MSK

Preliminary forecast: the match is more than a week away. Closer to it the model takes in fresh form, injuries and line-ups, and the numbers may move.

In short

Pittsburgh Penguins are favourites: 60% to win including overtime and shootout.

6.2 goals expected in total — close to the competition average (6.0).

Over 5.5 goals in regulation — 65%.

Why

  • Pittsburgh Penguins are more dangerous in attack: 3.4 expected goals against 2.8.

Probabilities

Expected goals: Pittsburgh Penguins — Florida Panthers3.4–2.8
Pittsburgh Penguins to win (incl. OT and shootout)60%
Florida Panthers to win (incl. OT and shootout)40%
Total over 5.5 (regulation)65%
Total under 5.5 (regulation)35%

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Form

Pittsburgh Penguins

  • 14.10away · Chicago Blackhawks3:5
  • 11.10Dallas Stars2:1 SO
  • 10.10away · Columbus Blue Jackets2:3 SO
  • 08.10away · Washington Capitals3:5
  • 06.10Winnipeg Jets2:3

Florida Panthers

  • 14.10away · Columbus Blue Jackets7:3
  • 12.10away · Buffalo Sabres3:5
  • 11.10Minnesota Wild1:4
  • 07.10away · Los Angeles Kings2:1
  • 05.10away · Anaheim Ducks2:3 OT

Head to head

  • 05.04.2026Pittsburgh Penguins — Florida Panthers5:2
  • 05.04.2026Pittsburgh Penguins — Florida Panthers9:4
  • 24.10.2025Florida Panthers — Pittsburgh Penguins3:5
  • 24.03.2025Florida Panthers — Pittsburgh Penguins4:3 SO
  • 04.01.2025Florida Panthers — Pittsburgh Penguins3:2 SO

Full record: 18 meetings →

Table

Table «Overall», season 2026/27
#TeamPWOTLLGoals+/−Pts
13, Playoffs: top 3 in each divisionTampa Bay Lightning640217–16+18
14, Playoffs: wild cards, 2 per conferenceFlorida Panthers732219–20-18
15, Playoffs: top 3 in each divisionPittsburgh Penguins731325–22+37
16St. Louis Blues631221–18+37

Season 2026/27 · 2 points for a win, 1 for an overtime or shootout loss

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This is the model’s statistical estimate, not a recommendation. An outcome at 48% will not happen in roughly 52 matches out of 100. How to read probabilities →