Pittsburgh Penguins at Florida Panthers
NHL game between the Pittsburgh Penguins and the Florida Panthers on Oct 23, 2025. Final score: Pittsburgh Penguins 5, Florida Panthers 3.
| Status | Final |
|---|---|
| Date | Oct 23, 2025 |
| Venue | Amerant Bank Arena |
| Pittsburgh Penguins score | 5 |
| Florida Panthers score | 3 |
Shot charts, expected goals (xG), Game Score and advanced box scores for this game are available on Hockey Alchemy.
Three Stars by Game Score
Ranked by Game Score, which rolls goals, assists, shot quality, play-driving and penalties into one number — so the best player is chosen by the box score, not by a vote.
| Player | Pos | G | A | SOG | TOI | xG | Game Score | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | Sidney Crosby | C | 2 | 1 | 2 | 19:06 | 0.16 | 2.44 |
| 2nd | Brad Marchand | L | 2 | 0 | 7 | 22:11 | 0.82 | 1.65 |
| 3rd | Rickard Rakell | R | 1 | 1 | 2 | 19:07 | 0.34 | 1.44 |
Scoring Summary
| Time | Team | Goal | Assists | Strength | Score (Pittsburgh Penguins–Florida Panthers) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st 06:24 | PIT | Sidney Crosby | Bryan Rust, Evgeni Malkin | 4v5 | 1–0 |
| 2nd 06:36 | PIT | Rickard Rakell | Erik Karlsson, Sidney Crosby | 5v5 | 2–0 |
| 2nd 08:26 | FLA | Brad Marchand | Mackie Samoskevich, Seth Jones | 5v4 | 2–1 |
| 2nd 15:24 | PIT | Ben Kindel | Tommy Novak | 5v5 | 3–1 |
| 3rd 02:24 | FLA | Sam Reinhart | Mackie Samoskevich, Seth Jones | 5v4 | 3–2 |
| 3rd 04:49 | PIT | Connor Dewar | Erik Karlsson | 5v5 | 4–2 |
| 3rd 11:06 | FLA | Brad Marchand | Eetu Luostarinen, Anton Lundell | 5v5 | 4–3 |
| 3rd 11:49 | PIT | Sidney Crosby | Rickard Rakell, Evgeni Malkin | 4v5 | 5–3 |
Team Comparison
| Pittsburgh Penguins | Florida Panthers | |
|---|---|---|
| Goals | 5 | 3 |
| Shots on goal | 17 | 37 |
| Expected goals (xG) | 1.70 | 6.41 |
| High-danger shots | 6 | 21 |
| Corsi % | 34.7% | 65.3% |
| Power play | 2/2 | 2/3 |
| Faceoff % | 53.0% | 47.0% |
| Hits | 18 | 26 |
| Blocks | 19 | 9 |
| Giveaways | 13 | 9 |
| Takeaways | 9 | 4 |
Pittsburgh Penguins Skaters
| Player | Pos | G | A | P | SOG | TOI | xG | Game Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sidney Crosby | C | 2 | 1 | 3 | 2 | 19:06 | 0.16 | 2.44 |
| Rickard Rakell | R | 1 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 19:07 | 0.34 | 1.44 |
| Erik Karlsson | D | 0 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 22:27 | 0.02 | 1.33 |
| Evgeni Malkin | C | 0 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 15:29 | 0.06 | 1.13 |
| Ben Kindel | C | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 11:54 | 0.24 | 0.80 |
| Connor Dewar | C | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 11:51 | 0.16 | 0.80 |
| Tommy Novak | C | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 10:17 | 0.00 | 0.59 |
| Bryan Rust | R | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 21:43 | 0.61 | 0.59 |
| Caleb Jones | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 16:39 | 0.01 | 0.25 |
| Connor Clifton | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 17:53 | 0.02 | 0.20 |
| Parker Wotherspoon | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 19:35 | 0.05 | 0.15 |
| Noel Acciari | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 14:36 | 0.47 | 0.10 |
| Kris Letang | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 20:56 | 0.01 | 0.10 |
| Justin Brazeau | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 15:12 | 0.09 | 0.05 |
| Blake Lizotte | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 11:52 | 0.04 | 0.05 |
| Anthony Mantha | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 15:28 | 0.07 | 0.00 |
| Ryan Shea | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 21:47 | 0.04 | -0.05 |
| Filip Hallander | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 10:58 | 0.12 | -0.05 |
Florida Panthers Skaters
| Player | Pos | G | A | P | SOG | TOI | xG | Game Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brad Marchand | L | 2 | 0 | 2 | 7 | 22:11 | 0.82 | 1.65 |
| Mackie Samoskevich | R | 0 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 19:17 | 0.17 | 1.38 |
| Seth Jones | D | 0 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 22:14 | 0.13 | 1.33 |
| Eetu Luostarinen | C | 0 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 18:06 | 0.61 | 0.99 |
| Sam Reinhart | C | 1 | 0 | 1 | 4 | 23:59 | 1.02 | 0.70 |
| Anton Lundell | C | 0 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 21:01 | 0.33 | 0.64 |
| Jonah Gadjovich | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 5:41 | 0.11 | 0.25 |
| Luke Kunin | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6:33 | 0.05 | 0.10 |
| Evan Rodrigues | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 17:07 | 0.31 | 0.10 |
| Jesper Boqvist | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 12:13 | 0.20 | 0.05 |
| Niko Mikkola | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 17:27 | 0.02 | 0.05 |
| Sam Bennett | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 17:17 | 0.15 | 0.05 |
| Uvis Balinskis | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 14:27 | 0.00 | 0.00 |
| Carter Verhaeghe | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 20:01 | 0.44 | 0.00 |
| A.J. Greer | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6:29 | 0.06 | 0.00 |
| Gustav Forsling | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 22:02 | 0.06 | 0.00 |
| Aaron Ekblad | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 23:27 | 0.01 | -0.05 |
| Jeff Petry | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 13:19 | 0.02 | -0.10 |
Goaltending
| Goalie | Team | SV | SA | SV% | GSAx | Decision |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tristan Jarry | Pittsburgh Penguins | 34 | 37 | 91.9% | 0.51 | W |
| Sergei Bobrovsky | Florida Panthers | 12 | 17 | 70.6% | -3.60 | L |
Analysis
The Pittsburgh Penguins defeated the Florida Panthers 5–3 on Oct 23, 2025.
Florida Panthers generated 6.41 expected goals to Pittsburgh Penguins's 1.7 — Florida Panthers owned the better of the chances but Pittsburgh Penguins took the game, the kind of split that usually means finishing or goaltending decided it.
Sidney Crosby led all skaters with a Game Score of 2.44 on 2 goals, 1 assist, 2 shots on goal.
Tristan Jarry stopped 34 of 37, worth 0.51 goals saved above expected.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who won the Pittsburgh Penguins vs Florida Panthers game?
The Pittsburgh Penguins beat the Florida Panthers 5–3 on Oct 23, 2025.
What was the final score?
The final score was Pittsburgh Penguins 5, Florida Panthers 3.
Who was the best player in this game?
By Game Score — a single-number summary of everything a skater did — Sidney Crosby led all skaters at 2.44, on 2G, 1A and 2 shots on goal.
Which team deserved to win by expected goals?
Florida Panthers generated 6.41 expected goals and Pittsburgh Penguins generated 1.7, so Florida Panthers created the better chances. The scoreboard went the other way, which points to finishing or goaltending.
What were the shot totals?
Pittsburgh Penguins put 17 shots on goal and Florida Panthers put 37. High-danger chances went 6 to 21.