Florida vs Pittsburgh Prediction 23 March 2025
🔊 Will the Panthers get back to winning ways? As the regular season winds down, Florida have surprisingly started dropping points consistently. The reigning Stanley Cup champions seem to be prioritizing their upcoming playoff matchups. Pittsburgh, on the other hand, have long been out of contention for a playoff spot and are simply playing out the remainder of the season. However, the Penguins appear to be playing with freedom and have been leaving quite an impression lately.
Head-to-Head
In the current regular season, these rivals have clashed twice, each securing a home victory. First, the Penguins edged out a win in Pennsylvania (5-4 OT), while the Panthers settled the score in Miami (3-2 SO). Both encounters were intensely contested and extended beyond the regulation 60 minutes. Florida's forward Matthew Tkachuk made the most significant contribution to his team's success, netting a total of three goals. However, the American suffered an injury during the Four Nations Cup and has been sidelined since.
Head-to-head statistics Florida - Pittsburgh
Florida Panthers Team Overview
Paul Maurice's squad is grappling with evident roster issues, though for a while, it didn't significantly impact their results. However, they couldn't fully compensate for the absence of Matthew Tkachuk and Aaron Ekblad. In their last five games, the Panthers have suffered three losses, managing victories only against Toronto (3-2) and Columbus (1-0 OT). The latter win was particularly telling, as the team failed to score in regulation time. Aleksander Barkov netted the winner in overtime during a power play. Nonetheless, they are well aware of the limited significance of their current results. The key matchups are still ahead.
Match Results: Florida Panthers
Pittsburgh Penguins Team Overview
The Penguins have long lost their chance to continue the fight for the Stanley Cup. Yes, they are currently just six points shy of the playoff spots in the Eastern Conference, and the team has been looking quite impressive lately. However, making up that gap is nearly impossible. Firstly, too many factors need to align perfectly. Secondly, Mike Sullivan's squad cannot afford a single slip-up. So far, neither has been happening. In their last six games, the visitors have secured five wins but fell short against the Islanders (2-4). Meanwhile, their rivals continue to steadily accumulate points. Nonetheless, it's fascinating to follow the team's journey.
Match Results: Pittsburgh Penguins
📌 Projected Lineups
Florida: Bobrovsky - Forsling, Jones - Rodrigues, Barkov, Reinhart
Pittsburgh: Nedeljkovic - Letang, Kolyachonok - Rust, Crosby, Rakell
🥅 Goalkeepers
Florida's goaltender Sergei Bobrovsky recorded another career shutout in his last game, leaving Columbus' forwards without a chance. The Russian approaches the playoffs fully equipped and ready to replicate his numerous feats from last season.
Pittsburgh's goalie Alex Nedeljkovic had been on the bench for an extended period but made a strong impression in his return to the ice against Columbus. The American stopped 93.6% of the shots he faced, securing another victory for his teammates.
Editorial Prediction
Recent games involving the Panthers have rarely been high-scoring affairs. A goalless draw with Columbus in regulation time was particularly telling in this regard. Moreover, in seven of their last eight head-to-heads in Miami, the teams combined for no more than six goals. In our view, the Penguins will once again aim to minimize any risks in this matchup. We recommend betting on a total under 6.5 goals.
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