The Florida Panthers (37-35-3), losers of three road games in a row, visit the Pittsburgh Penguins (38-22-16) at PPG Paints Arena on Saturday at 5 p.m. ET on ESPN+.<\/p>\n
Sign up for ESPN+ today<\/a> to watch 1,000+ out-of-market NHL games, ESPN+ Hockey Night & more.<\/p>\n Ahead of watching this matchup, here is our pick for which squad will bring home the win in Saturday’s hockey action.<\/p>\n The Panthers have put up a 4-6-0 record during their last 10 games. They have scored 26 total goals (three power-play goals on 20 power-play opportunities during that span, for a conversion rate of 15.0%) while giving up 33 goals to their opponents.<\/p>\n Penguins vs. Panthers Predictions for Saturday<\/p>\n Our computer projection model for this matchup expects a final result of Penguins 4, Panthers 3.<\/p>\n Moneyline Pick: Penguins (-212) Watch 1,000+ out-of-market NHL games, ESPN+ Hockey Night & more streaming all season on ESPN+.<\/a><\/p>\n Penguins Splits and Trends<\/p>\n The Penguins are 7-16-23 in overtime matchups on their way to a 38-22-16 overall record. The Panthers have posted a record of 8-3-11 in overtime matchups on their way to an overall mark of 37-35-3. Looking for NHL tickets? Head to StubHub today<\/a> and see your team live.<\/p>\n Team Stats Comparison<\/p>\n Penguins vs. Panthers Game Time and TV Channel<\/p>\n When: Saturday, April 4, 2026 at 5 p.m. ET
\nTotal Pick: Under 6.5 (computer predicts 6.3 goals on average)
\nSpread Pick: Panthers (+1.5)<\/p>\n
\nIn the 22 games Pittsburgh has played that were decided by one goal, it has a 9-7-6 record (good for 24 points).
\nThe eight times this season the Penguins ended a game with just one goal, they went 0-5-3 (three points).
\nPittsburgh has scored a pair of goals in 11 games this season (0-7-4 record, four points).
\nThe Penguins have scored more than two goals 53 times, and are 38-6-9 in those games (to register 85 points).
\nIn the 28 games when Pittsburgh has capitalized on a single power-play goal, it registered 33 points after finishing 13-8-7.
\nIn the 42 games when it outshot its opponent, Pittsburgh is 19-14-9 (47 points).
\nThe Penguins have been outshot by opponents in 29 games, going 14-8-7 to register 35 points.
\nPanthers Splits and Trends<\/p>\n
\nFlorida has earned 32 points (15-6-2) in its 23 games that finished with a one-goal margin.
\nThis season the Panthers scored just one goal in 17 games and have gone 2-14-1 (five points).
\nFlorida has 10 points (4-12-2) when scoring two goals this season.
\nThe Panthers have earned 62 points in their 39 games with three or more goals scored.
\nThis season, Florida has capitalized on a single power-play goal in 27 games has a record of 14-12-1 in those matchups.
\nWhen outshooting its opponent this season, Florida is 21-20-3 (45 points).
\nThe Panthers’ opponents have had more shots in 28 games. The Panthers finished 15-13-0 in those contests (30 points).<\/p>\n
\nTV Channel: ESPN+
\nLive Stream: Watch this game on ESPN+<\/a>
\nWhere: PPG Paints Arena in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania<\/p>\n