The Florida Panthers will face off against the Pittsburgh Penguins in a matchup that highlights contrasting fortunes for both teams. The Penguins enter the game with a record of 39 wins, 22 losses, and 16 overtime losses, currently sitting second in their division and riding a one-game winning streak. In contrast, the Panthers hold a record of 37 wins, 36 losses, and 3 overtime losses, placing them eighth in their division, and are looking to bounce back from a recent loss.

Key players for the Penguins include Anthony Mantha, who leads the team with 31 goals, and Sidney Crosby, the points leader with 69. The Panthers, meanwhile, will be without their top scorer, Sam Reinhart, who is out for the season. This game presents an opportunity for the Penguins to solidify their playoff positioning while the Panthers aim to end their recent struggles.

Florida Panthers at Pittsburgh Penguins Game Information

Game Date: April 05, 2026
Game Time: 03:00 PM ET
TV Channel: SportsNet Pittsburgh, WHDT-TV
Location: PPG Paints Arena, Pittsburgh, PA
Live Stream: Fubo (free trial)

Pittsburgh Penguins Team Statistics and Rankings

Win-Loss Record: 39-22-16
Conference Record: 23-13-10
Division Record: 12-2-9
Streak: 1 win

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Florida Panthers Team Statistics and Rankings

Win-Loss Record: 37-36-3
Conference Record: 21-22-1
Division Record: 11-10-1
Streak: 1 loss

Stat Leaders
Pittsburgh Penguins (39-22-16, #2 in division)

Goals Leader: Anthony Mantha, 31G, 30A, 61 PTS
Assists Leader: Erik Karlsson, 14G, 50A, 64 PTS
Points Leader: Sidney Crosby, 28G, 41A, 69 PTS
Penalty Minutes Leader: Evgeni Malkin, 61 PIM
Goalie: Sergei Murashov, 1-1-2, 2.56 GAA, 0.0 SV%

Florida Panthers (37-36-3, #8 in division)

Goals Leader: Sam Reinhart, 29G, 32A, 61 PTS
Assists Leader: Sam Reinhart, 29G, 32A, 61 PTS
Points Leader: Sam Reinhart, 29G, 32A, 61 PTS
Penalty Minutes Leader: A.J. Greer, 111 PIM
Goalie: Sergei Bobrovsky, 27-22-1, 3.05 GAA, 0.0 SV%

Pittsburgh Penguins Injury Report

Filip Hallander – Leg (Out) – The Pittsburgh Penguins recalled F Filip Hallander from his conditioning stint with the minors.
Blake Lizotte – Upper-Body (Out) – The Penguins said on Tuesday (Mar. 17) that Lizotte will be reevaluated in four weeks.
Caleb Jones – Shoulder (Out For Season) – The Penguins said on Friday (Apr. 3) that Jones underwent successful surgery on his right shoulder. His recovery time is four to six months, and he will be ready for the start of the 2026.27 regular season.

Florida Panthers Injury Report

Brad Marchand – Lower Body (Out) – The Florida Panthers placed F Brad Marchand on Injured Reserve on Tuesday (Mar. 17).
Dmitry Kulikov – Nose (Day To Day) – Kulikov did not play on Saturday’s (Apr. 4) game versus the Penguins.
Evan Rodrigues – Finger (Out For Season) – The Panthers said on Tuesday (Mar. 31) that Rodrigues will undergo surgery on his broken finger and miss the rest of the 2025-26 season.
Sam Reinhart – Foot (Out For Season) – The Panthers said on Tuesday (Mar. 31) that Reinhart is expected to miss the remainder of the 2025-26 season, according to Jameson Olive of the Panthers’ official site.
Niko Mikkola – Knee (Out For Season) – The Panthers said on Monday (Mar. 23) that Mikkola miss 4-6 weeks, per Jameson Olive of the team’s official site.
Anton Lundell – Upper-Body (Out For Season) – Head coach Paul Maurice said on Wednesday (Mar. 25) that Lundell is expected to miss approximately 2-6 weeks, per George Richards of Florida Hockey Now.
Uvis Balinskis – Foot (Out For Season) – The Panthers said on Monday (Mar. 23) that Balinskis has a fracture and is slated to miss 4-6 weeks, per Jameson Olive of the Panthers’ official site.
Aaron Ekblad – Finger (Out For Season) – The Panthers said on Thursday (Apr. 2) that Ekblad could be gone for the remainder of the season, per Jameson Olive of the Panthers’ official site.
Jonah Gadjovich – Upper Body (Out For Season) – The Panthers said on Tuesday (Mar. 31) that Gadjovich is not expected to suit up again this season, as per Jameson Olive of the team’s official site.
Aleksander Barkov – Knee (Out For Season) – The Panthers said on Monday (Mar. 30) Barkov won’t return before the end of the 2025-26 season, as per George Richards of Florida Hockey Now.

Pittsburgh Penguins Upcoming 2026 Schedule

April 05, 2026 vs Florida Panthers
April 09, 2026 at New Jersey Devils
April 11, 2026 vs Washington Capitals
April 12, 2026 at Washington Capitals
April 14, 2026 at St. Louis Blues

Florida Panthers Upcoming 2026 Schedule

April 05, 2026 at Pittsburgh Penguins
April 07, 2026 at Montreal Canadiens
April 09, 2026 at Ottawa Senators
April 11, 2026 at Toronto Maple Leafs
April 13, 2026 vs New York Rangers
April 15, 2026 vs Detroit Red Wings

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