Florida Panthers at Pittsburgh Penguins
NHL game between the Florida Panthers and the Pittsburgh Penguins on Apr 04, 2026. Final score: Florida Panthers 4, Pittsburgh Penguins 9.
| Status | Final |
|---|---|
| Date | Apr 04, 2026 |
| Venue | PPG Paints Arena |
| Florida Panthers score | 4 |
| Pittsburgh Penguins score | 9 |
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 | Evgeni Malkin | C | 3 | 1 | 6 | 18:52 | 1.13 | 3.70 |
| 2nd | Samuel Girard | D | 0 | 1 | 2 | 18:41 | 0.06 | 3.09 |
| 3rd | Erik Karlsson | D | 1 | 3 | 2 | 20:30 | 0.98 | 3.05 |
Scoring Summary
| Time | Team | Goal | Assists | Strength | Score (Florida Panthers–Pittsburgh Penguins) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st 00:20 | PIT | Noel Acciari | Elmer Soderblom, Erik Karlsson | 5v5 | 0–1 |
| 1st 05:06 | PIT | Erik Karlsson | Sidney Crosby, Yegor Chinakhov | 5v4 | 0–2 |
| 1st 07:10 | FLA | A.J. Greer | Cole Reinhardt, Gustav Forsling | 5v5 | 1–2 |
| 1st 14:31 | FLA | Seth Jones | Cole Schwindt | 5v5 | 2–2 |
| 2nd 01:51 | PIT | Anthony Mantha | — | 5v5 | 2–3 |
| 2nd 05:51 | PIT | Evgeni Malkin | Erik Karlsson, Sidney Crosby | 5v4 | 2–4 |
| 2nd 08:27 | PIT | Evgeni Malkin | Tommy Novak, Rickard Rakell | 5v5 | 2–5 |
| 2nd 09:53 | PIT | Elmer Soderblom | Connor Dewar | 5v5 | 2–6 |
| 2nd 17:48 | PIT | Rickard Rakell | Evgeni Malkin, Erik Karlsson | 5v4 | 2–7 |
| 2nd 18:07 | PIT | Ryan Shea | Samuel Girard, Anthony Mantha | 5v5 | 2–8 |
| 3rd 03:30 | PIT | Evgeni Malkin | — | 5v5 | 2–9 |
| 3rd 08:02 | FLA | Noah Gregor | Sam Bennett, Matthew Tkachuk | 5v5 | 3–9 |
| 3rd 10:46 | FLA | Mackie Samoskevich | A.J. Greer | 5v5 | 4–9 |
Team Comparison
| Florida Panthers | Pittsburgh Penguins | |
|---|---|---|
| Goals | 4 | 9 |
| Shots on goal | 23 | 31 |
| Expected goals (xG) | 1.78 | 3.62 |
| High-danger shots | 8 | 18 |
| Corsi % | 39.4% | 60.6% |
| Power play | 0/0 | 3/3 |
| Faceoff % | 46.1% | 53.9% |
| Hits | 19 | 10 |
| Blocks | 14 | 11 |
| Giveaways | 20 | 17 |
| Takeaways | 0 | 6 |
Florida Panthers Skaters
| Player | Pos | G | A | P | SOG | TOI | xG | Game Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| A.J. Greer | L | 1 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 17:04 | 0.37 | 1.31 |
| Cole Reinhardt | L | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 13:19 | 0.08 | 1.04 |
| Cole Schwindt | R | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 12:22 | 0.01 | 0.87 |
| Gustav Forsling | D | 0 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 21:17 | 0.05 | 0.48 |
| Mackie Samoskevich | R | 1 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 14:05 | 0.48 | 0.37 |
| Luke Kunin | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 12:38 | 0.02 | 0.26 |
| Seth Jones | D | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 22:43 | 0.02 | 0.24 |
| Noah Gregor | L | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 13:28 | 0.36 | 0.11 |
| Sam Bennett | C | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 14:53 | 0.00 | -0.15 |
| Eetu Luostarinen | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 16:21 | 0.07 | -0.22 |
| Matthew Tkachuk | L | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 15:41 | 0.00 | -0.24 |
| Donovan Sebrango | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 22:42 | 0.09 | -0.48 |
| Mike Benning | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 18:09 | 0.08 | -0.89 |
| Tomas Nosek | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 16:19 | 0.00 | -1.02 |
| Jesper Boqvist | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 14:39 | 0.00 | -1.10 |
| Carter Verhaeghe | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 14:52 | 0.07 | -1.22 |
| Mikulas Hovorka | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 17:55 | 0.00 | -1.41 |
| Tobias Bjornfot | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 17:20 | 0.00 | -2.26 |
Pittsburgh Penguins Skaters
| Player | Pos | G | A | P | SOG | TOI | xG | Game Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Evgeni Malkin | C | 3 | 1 | 4 | 6 | 18:52 | 1.13 | 3.70 |
| Samuel Girard | D | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 18:41 | 0.06 | 3.09 |
| Erik Karlsson | D | 1 | 3 | 4 | 2 | 20:30 | 0.98 | 3.05 |
| Elmer Soderblom | L | 1 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 13:18 | 0.31 | 2.44 |
| Connor Dewar | C | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 14:22 | 0.05 | 2.08 |
| Kris Letang | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 20:37 | 0.04 | 2.02 |
| Anthony Mantha | R | 1 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 15:12 | 0.01 | 1.99 |
| Noel Acciari | C | 1 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 14:09 | 0.25 | 1.80 |
| Rickard Rakell | R | 1 | 1 | 2 | 5 | 17:19 | 0.55 | 1.64 |
| Tommy Novak | C | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 17:09 | 0.50 | 1.41 |
| Sidney Crosby | C | 0 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 17:32 | 0.00 | 1.25 |
| Ryan Shea | D | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 19:24 | 0.03 | 1.09 |
| Justin Brazeau | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 11:37 | 0.04 | 0.81 |
| Parker Wotherspoon | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 18:44 | 0.02 | 0.65 |
| Ben Kindel | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 12:10 | 0.00 | 0.37 |
| Yegor Chinakhov | R | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 17:10 | 0.08 | 0.32 |
| Bryan Rust | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 15:16 | 0.09 | 0.09 |
| Connor Clifton | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 17:58 | 0.07 | -0.10 |
Goaltending
| Goalie | Team | SV | SA | SV% | GSAx | Decision |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Daniil Tarasov | Florida Panthers | 9 | 12 | 75.0% | -1.88 | |
| Sergei Bobrovsky | Florida Panthers | 13 | 19 | 68.4% | -2.93 | L |
| Arturs Silovs | Pittsburgh Penguins | 19 | 23 | 82.6% | -2.29 | W |
Analysis
The Pittsburgh Penguins defeated the Florida Panthers 9–4 on Apr 04, 2026, a decisive 5-goal win.
Pittsburgh Penguins generated 3.62 expected goals to Florida Panthers's 1.78 — the run of play matched the result, with Pittsburgh Penguins earning the better chances as well as the goals.
Evgeni Malkin led all skaters with a Game Score of 3.7 on 3 goals, 1 assist, 6 shots on goal.
Daniil Tarasov stopped 9 of 12, worth -1.88 goals saved above expected.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who won the Florida Panthers vs Pittsburgh Penguins game?
The Pittsburgh Penguins beat the Florida Panthers 9–4 on Apr 04, 2026.
What was the final score?
The final score was Pittsburgh Penguins 9, Florida Panthers 4.
Who was the best player in this game?
By Game Score — a single-number summary of everything a skater did — Evgeni Malkin led all skaters at 3.7, on 3G, 1A and 6 shots on goal.
Which team deserved to win by expected goals?
Pittsburgh Penguins generated 3.62 expected goals and Florida Panthers generated 1.78, so Pittsburgh Penguins created the better chances. That matches the result.
What were the shot totals?
Florida Panthers put 23 shots on goal and Pittsburgh Penguins put 31. High-danger chances went 8 to 18.
How did the goaltenders play?
Daniil Tarasov stopped 9 of 12 (-1.88 goals saved above expected); Arturs Silovs stopped 19 of 23 (-2.29 goals saved above expected).