Florida Panthers at Pittsburgh Penguins
NHL game between the Florida Panthers and the Pittsburgh Penguins on Apr 05, 2026. Final score: Florida Panthers 2, Pittsburgh Penguins 5.
| Status | Final |
|---|---|
| Date | Apr 05, 2026 |
| Venue | PPG Paints Arena |
| Florida Panthers score | 2 |
| Pittsburgh Penguins score | 5 |
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 | Rickard Rakell | R | 2 | 0 | 3 | 18:16 | 0.38 | 2.25 |
| 2nd | Sidney Crosby | C | 1 | 2 | 4 | 17:34 | 0.51 | 2.14 |
| 3rd | Bryan Rust | R | 1 | 1 | 3 | 18:50 | 0.46 | 1.51 |
Scoring Summary
| Time | Team | Goal | Assists | Strength | Score (Florida Panthers–Pittsburgh Penguins) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st 11:00 | PIT | Elmer Soderblom | — | 5v5 | 0–1 |
| 1st 16:15 | FLA | Cole Schwindt | Vinnie Hinostroza, Gustav Forsling | 5v5 | 1–1 |
| 1st 16:50 | PIT | Sidney Crosby | Yegor Chinakhov, Bryan Rust | 5v5 | 1–2 |
| 1st 19:12 | PIT | Rickard Rakell | Sidney Crosby, Evgeni Malkin | 5v4 | 1–3 |
| 2nd 18:08 | PIT | Rickard Rakell | Evgeni Malkin, Tommy Novak | 5v5 | 1–4 |
| 3rd 03:48 | PIT | Bryan Rust | Sidney Crosby, Yegor Chinakhov | 5v5 | 1–5 |
| 3rd 14:15 | FLA | Carter Verhaeghe | Seth Jones | 4v5 | 2–5 |
Team Comparison
| Florida Panthers | Pittsburgh Penguins | |
|---|---|---|
| Goals | 2 | 5 |
| Shots on goal | 31 | 23 |
| Expected goals (xG) | 3.33 | 3.45 |
| High-danger shots | 12 | 10 |
| Corsi % | 61.7% | 38.3% |
| Power play | 0/0 | 0/0 |
| Faceoff % | 58.0% | 42.0% |
| Hits | 28 | 7 |
| Blocks | 9 | 15 |
| Giveaways | 14 | 13 |
| Takeaways | 4 | 4 |
Florida Panthers Skaters
| Player | Pos | G | A | P | SOG | TOI | xG | Game Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carter Verhaeghe | C | 1 | 0 | 1 | 5 | 22:43 | 1.08 | 0.95 |
| Gustav Forsling | D | 0 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 24:21 | 0.08 | 0.87 |
| Vinnie Hinostroza | C | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 9:01 | 0.05 | 0.69 |
| Mackie Samoskevich | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 20:38 | 0.24 | 0.47 |
| Tomas Nosek | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 10:19 | 0.01 | 0.46 |
| Cole Schwindt | R | 1 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 9:45 | 0.32 | 0.41 |
| Nolan Foote | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 5:37 | 0.26 | 0.36 |
| Dmitry Kulikov | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 21:59 | 0.10 | 0.34 |
| Mike Benning | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 12:58 | 0.05 | 0.28 |
| Noah Gregor | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 8:09 | 0.08 | 0.27 |
| Sam Bennett | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 21:28 | 0.29 | 0.08 |
| Matthew Tkachuk | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 21:09 | 0.51 | 0.07 |
| Donovan Sebrango | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 14:00 | 0.13 | 0.04 |
| Jesper Boqvist | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 12:45 | 0.06 | -0.09 |
| Seth Jones | D | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 24:50 | 0.02 | -0.15 |
| A.J. Greer | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 15:51 | 0.12 | -0.50 |
| Eetu Luostarinen | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 16:59 | 0.23 | -0.51 |
| Tobias Bjornfot | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 12:36 | 0.01 | -0.79 |
Pittsburgh Penguins Skaters
| Player | Pos | G | A | P | SOG | TOI | xG | Game Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rickard Rakell | R | 2 | 0 | 2 | 3 | 18:16 | 0.38 | 2.25 |
| Sidney Crosby | C | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 17:34 | 0.51 | 2.14 |
| Bryan Rust | R | 1 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 18:50 | 0.46 | 1.51 |
| Evgeni Malkin | C | 0 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 17:14 | 0.42 | 1.50 |
| Yegor Chinakhov | R | 0 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 13:37 | 0.11 | 1.48 |
| Tommy Novak | C | 0 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 14:29 | 0.15 | 0.89 |
| Elmer Soderblom | L | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 10:18 | 0.02 | 0.86 |
| Parker Wotherspoon | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 18:27 | 0.00 | 0.48 |
| Erik Karlsson | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 21:27 | 0.09 | 0.42 |
| Connor Dewar | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 18:30 | 0.11 | 0.40 |
| Justin Brazeau | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6:32 | 0.00 | 0.37 |
| Ben Kindel | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 11:35 | 0.25 | 0.18 |
| Ryan Shea | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 18:48 | 0.00 | 0.03 |
| Kris Letang | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 16:06 | 0.06 | -0.07 |
| Connor Clifton | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 17:31 | 0.00 | -0.12 |
| Noel Acciari | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 18:19 | 0.17 | -0.20 |
| Samuel Girard | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 17:17 | 0.00 | -0.42 |
| Anthony Mantha | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 11:45 | 0.05 | -0.46 |
Goaltending
| Goalie | Team | SV | SA | SV% | GSAx | Decision |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Daniil Tarasov | Florida Panthers | 18 | 23 | 78.3% | -2.21 | L |
| Arturs Silovs | Pittsburgh Penguins | 29 | 31 | 93.5% | 1.64 | W |
Analysis
The Pittsburgh Penguins defeated the Florida Panthers 5–2 on Apr 05, 2026.
Pittsburgh Penguins generated 3.45 expected goals to Florida Panthers's 3.33 — the run of play matched the result, with Pittsburgh Penguins earning the better chances as well as the goals; by expected goals it was close to a coin flip.
Rickard Rakell led all skaters with a Game Score of 2.25 on 2 goals, 3 shots on goal.
Arturs Silovs stopped 29 of 31, worth 1.64 goals saved above expected.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who won the Florida Panthers vs Pittsburgh Penguins game?
The Pittsburgh Penguins beat the Florida Panthers 5–2 on Apr 05, 2026.
What was the final score?
The final score was Pittsburgh Penguins 5, Florida Panthers 2.
Who was the best player in this game?
By Game Score — a single-number summary of everything a skater did — Rickard Rakell led all skaters at 2.25, on 2G, 0A and 3 shots on goal.
Which team deserved to win by expected goals?
Pittsburgh Penguins generated 3.45 expected goals and Florida Panthers generated 3.33, so Pittsburgh Penguins created the better chances. That matches the result.
What were the shot totals?
Florida Panthers put 31 shots on goal and Pittsburgh Penguins put 23. High-danger chances went 12 to 10.
How did the goaltenders play?
Daniil Tarasov stopped 18 of 23 (-2.21 goals saved above expected); Arturs Silovs stopped 29 of 31 (1.64 goals saved above expected).