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.

StatusFinal
DateOct 23, 2025
VenueAmerant Bank Arena
Pittsburgh Penguins score5
Florida Panthers score3

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.

PlayerPosGASOGTOIxGGame Score
1stBrad MarchandL20722:110.882.76
2ndErik KarlssonD02122:270.031.97
3rdEetu LuostarinenC01418:060.681.88

Scoring Summary

TimeTeamGoalAssistsStrengthScore (Pittsburgh Penguins–Florida Panthers)
1st 06:24PITSidney CrosbyBryan Rust, Evgeni Malkin4v51–0
2nd 06:36PITRickard RakellErik Karlsson, Sidney Crosby5v52–0
2nd 08:26FLABrad MarchandMackie Samoskevich, Seth Jones5v42–1
2nd 15:24PITBen KindelTommy Novak5v53–1
3rd 02:24FLASam ReinhartMackie Samoskevich, Seth Jones5v43–2
3rd 04:49PITConnor DewarErik Karlsson5v54–2
3rd 11:06FLABrad MarchandEetu Luostarinen, Anton Lundell5v54–3
3rd 11:49PITSidney CrosbyRickard Rakell, Evgeni Malkin4v55–3

Team Comparison

Pittsburgh PenguinsFlorida Panthers
Goals53
Shots on goal1737
Expected goals (xG)1.706.41
High-danger shots621
Corsi %34.7%65.3%
Power play2/22/3
Faceoff %53.0%47.0%
Hits1826
Blocks199
Giveaways139
Takeaways94

Pittsburgh Penguins Skaters

PlayerPosGAPSOGTOIxGGame Score
Erik KarlssonD022122:270.031.97
Sidney CrosbyC213219:060.211.80
Connor DewarC101211:510.161.34
Rickard RakellR112219:070.341.18
Noel AcciariC000014:360.470.97
Ben KindelC101211:540.240.82
Tommy NovakC011010:170.000.79
Evgeni MalkinC022015:290.060.71
Bryan RustR011021:430.660.64
Blake LizotteC000111:520.040.62
Parker WotherspoonD000219:350.050.28
Kris LetangD000120:560.010.03
Caleb JonesD000016:390.01-0.31
Filip HallanderC000110:580.12-0.33
Ryan SheaD000121:470.04-0.38
Justin BrazeauR000115:120.09-0.39
Anthony ManthaR000115:280.07-0.46
Connor CliftonD000017:530.02-0.75

Florida Panthers Skaters

PlayerPosGAPSOGTOIxGGame Score
Brad MarchandL202722:110.882.76
Eetu LuostarinenC011418:060.681.88
Anton LundellC011321:010.331.68
Seth JonesD022122:140.131.29
Mackie SamoskevichR022219:170.200.94
Sam ReinhartC101423:590.790.90
Gustav ForslingD000222:020.060.74
Aaron EkbladD000123:270.010.74
Evan RodriguesC000217:070.310.40
Carter VerhaegheC000320:010.440.38
Uvis BalinskisD000014:270.000.20
Jeff PetryD000013:190.020.08
Jonah GadjovichL00025:410.110.04
Niko MikkolaD000117:270.02-0.02
Luke KuninC00006:330.05-0.18
A.J. GreerL00006:290.06-0.25
Sam BennettC000317:170.15-0.41
Jesper BoqvistC000212:130.20-0.45

Goaltending

GoalieTeamSVSASV%GSAxDecision
Tristan JarryPittsburgh Penguins343791.9%1.50W
Sergei BobrovskyFlorida Panthers121770.6%-3.49L

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.

Brad Marchand led all skaters with a Game Score of 2.76 on 2 goals, 7 shots on goal.

Tristan Jarry stopped 34 of 37, worth 1.5 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 — Brad Marchand led all skaters at 2.76, on 2G, 0A and 7 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.