Panthers vs Penguins Prediction 10/22/2026 Today’s NHL Picks
Chris Ruffolo
Apr 4, 2026; Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA; Florida Panthers center Sam Bennett (9) wins the face-off against Pittsburgh Penguins center Sidney Crosby (87) during the second period at PPG Paints Arena. Mandatory Credit: Mark Alberti-Imagn Images
Florida vs Pittsburgh Odds and Matchup Info
MATCHUP
Florida Panthers
Pittsburgh Penguins
Team Records
5-3
3-6
Spread
+1.5 -250
-1.5 205
Moneyline
-105
-115
Total
Over 6.5 (-135)
Under 6.5 (114)
Where
PPG Paints Arena, Pittsburgh, PA
When
Thursday, October 22, 2026
Time
07:00 PM EDT
TV
ESPN+
The Florida Panthers and the Pittsburgh Penguins meet Thursday in NHL action from PPG Paints Arena. We will look at this from a betting perspective and determine the best bets for this game. Here’s a Florida Panthers vs. Pittsburgh Penguins prediction.
Florida Panthers Recap
The Florida Panthers come into this game looking to bounce back from their 5-1 loss at the hands of the Senators on Wednesday to sit at 5-3-2 this season. After this game, the Panthers will head on the road for a game against the Chicago Blackhawks.
Panthers Have Three-Game Win Streak Snapped
Entering Wednesday, Matthew Tkachuk leads the Florida Panthers through nine games this season with a team-high 14 points, totaling 3 goals and a team-leading 11 assists. Seth Jones sits in second with 10 points on a goal and 9 assists, while Brady Tkachuk also records 10 points, leading the squad with 6 goals alongside 4 assists. Carter Verhaeghe adds 8 points with 6 goals and 2 assists, while Sam Reinhart chips in 8 points on 5 goals and 3 assists. Sam Bennett records 6 points with 3 goals and 3 assists, while Lars Eller adds 5 points on 5 assists. Anton Lundell, Aaron Ekblad, Dmitry Kulikov, Eetu Luostarinen, Gustav Forsling, and Niko Mikkola round out Florida’s primary contributors with 2 to 3 points each. In net, Jacob Markstrom holds a 3-1-1 record with a 2.21 GAA and an .897 save percentage after stopping 105 of 117 shots, while Akira Schmid posts a 2-1-1 mark with a 3.25 GAA and an .878 save percentage after stopping 86 of 98 shots for the Panthers up to this point in the season.
Pittsburgh Penguins Recap
The Pittsburgh Penguins come into this game looking to bounce back from their 5-4 loss at the hands of Utah last time out to sit at 3-6-1 this season. After this game, Pittsburgh will take on Nashville in a matchup at home.
Penguins Lose 4 In A Row
Erik Karlsson leads the Pittsburgh Penguins through ten games this season with a team-high 11 points, totaling a goal and a team-leading 10 assists. Tommy Novak sits in second with 8 points on 3 goals and 5 assists, while Evgeni Malkin records 7 points, leading the squad with 5 goals alongside 2 assists. Samuel Girard also adds 7 points with a goal and 6 assists, while Sidney Crosby chips in 6 points on 3 goals and 3 assists. Declan Carlile, Bryan Rust, and Kaedan Korczak occupy the next tier with 5 points apiece, with Carlile and Rust each scoring 3 goals while Korczak contributes 5 assists. Ben Kindel, Nick Robertson, Rickard Rakell, and Kris Letang record 4 points each, while Blake Lizotte, Filip Hallander, Egor Chinakhov, and Hendrix Lapierre round out Pittsburgh’s primary contributors with 3 points apiece. In net, Arturs Silovs holds a 3-3-0 record with a 3.51 GAA and an .866 save percentage after stopping 136 of 157 shots, while Sergei Murashov posts a 0-3-1 mark with a 3.50 GAA and an .883 save percentage after stopping 106 of 120 shots for the Penguins up to this point in the season.
Florida Panthers vs. Pittsburgh Penguins Prediction
I’m on the Panthers here. I know it’s a back-to-back spot for Florida, but they have their more reliable goalie in Jacob Markstrom back returning from injury and while the Penguins have been better at home, this team is in a slump right now after getting swept on their recent road trip. I think the Panthers can split on the back-to-back with a win here so give me Florida.
