The Florida Panthers (37-35-3) bring a three-game road losing streak into a matchup with the Pittsburgh Penguins (38-22-16) on Saturday, April 4 at 5 p.m. ET on ESPN+.

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Here’s our pick for who will claim the victory in Saturday’s game.

Over the last 10 games, the Panthers have gone 4-6-0 while scoring 26 total goals (three power-play goals on 20 power-play opportunities during that time, for a conversion rate of 15.0%). They have allowed 33 goals.

Penguins vs. Panthers Predictions for Saturday

Our computer projections model for this contest expects a final score of Penguins 4, Panthers 3.

Moneyline Pick: Penguins (-210)
Total Pick: Under 6.5 (computer predicts 6.3 goals on average)
Spread Pick: Panthers (+1.5)

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Penguins Splits and Trends

The Penguins (38-22-16 overall) have a 7-16-23 record in contests that have gone to overtime.
In the 22 games Pittsburgh has played that were decided by one goal, it has a 9-7-6 record (good for 24 points).
Looking at the eight times this season the Penguins finished a game with just one goal, they have a 0-5-3 record, good for three points.
Pittsburgh has finished 0-7-4 in the 11 games this season when it scored exactly two goals (registering four points).
The Penguins have scored at least three goals in 53 games (38-6-9, 85 points).
In the 28 games when Pittsburgh has recorded a single power-play goal, it has a 13-8-7 record (33 points).
In games when it has outshot opponents, Pittsburgh is 19-14-9 (47 points).
The Penguins have been outshot by opponents in 29 games, going 14-8-7 to register 35 points.
Panthers Splits and Trends

The Panthers have a record of 37-35-3 this season and are 8-3-11 in overtime matchups.
Florida has earned 32 points (15-6-2) in its 23 games that finished with a one-goal margin.
In 17 games this season when the Panthers ended a game with only one goal, they earned a total of five points (2-14-1).
When Florida has scored a pair of goals this season, they’ve earned 10 points (4-12-2 record).
The Panthers have scored at least three goals 39 times, earning 62 points from those matchups (31-8-0).
Florida has scored a single power-play goal in 27 games this season and has recorded 29 points from those matchups.
When outshooting its opponent this season, Florida is 21-20-3 (45 points).
The Panthers’ opponents have had more shots in 28 games. The Panthers went 15-13-0 in those contests (30 points).

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Penguins vs. Panthers Game Time and TV Channel

When: Saturday, April 4, 2026 at 5 p.m. ET
TV Channel: ESPN+
Live Stream: Watch this game on ESPN+
Where: PPG Paints Arena in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

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