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The Pittsburgh Penguins (38-22-16) square off against the Florida Panthers (37-35-3) in NHL play on Saturday, starting at 5 p.m. ET at PPG Paints Arena and broadcast on ESPN+. The Penguins rank sixth in the Eastern Conference with 92 points and the Panthers are 14th in the Eastern Conference with 77 points.
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Penguins vs. Panthers: April 4 Viewing Options
- Date: Saturday, April 4, 2026
- Time: 5 p.m. ET
- How to watch on TV: ESPN+
- Location: Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
- Venue: PPG Paints Arena
- Live Stream: Watch this game on ESPN+
Penguins' 2025-26 Stats
| Stat | Per-Game Average | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Goals Scored | 3.46 | 6th |
| Goals Allowed | 3.08 | 19th |
| Shots | 28.7 | 9th |
| Shots Allowed | 27.3 | 12th |
| Power Play % | 23.96% | 8th |
| Penalty Kill % | 81.70% | 8th |
Panthers' 2025-26 Stats
| Stat | Per-Game Average | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Goals Scored | 2.92 | 20th |
| Goals Allowed | 3.29 | 27th |
| Shots | 28.2 | 13th |
| Shots Allowed | 26.7 | 8th |
| Power Play % | 19.69% | 19th |
| Penalty Kill % | 82.07% | 4th |
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Penguins vs. Panthers Top Players
Penguins
- Sidney Crosby is one of Pittsburgh's top contributors this season with 67 points. He has averaged 0.4 goals per game, shooting 18.8%.
- Bryan Rust has 27 goals and 35 assists for Pittsburgh to compile 62 total points (0.8 per game).
- Through 71 games, Erik Karlsson has proven himself as an important offensive option for Pittsburgh. He has 60 points (13 goals and 47 assists).
- In the 47 games Stuart Skinner has played this season, his save percentage is .887, 51st in the league.
Panthers
- Sam Reinhart's 61 points make him an important offensive option for Florida. He has put up 29 goals and 32 assists in 64 games.
- Sam Bennett is one of the impact players on offense for Florida with 57 total points (0.8 per game), with 26 goals and 31 assists in 72 games.
- Brad Marchand's 27 goals and 27 assists add up to 54 points this season.
- Sergei Bobrovsky has a 27-21-1 record this season, with an .880 save percentage (62nd in the league). He has 1,053 saves, and has given up 144 goals (3.0 goals against average).
Penguins vs. Panthers Injury Report
Penguins
Blake Lizotte: Out (Upper Body),
Filip Hallander: Out (Leg),
Caleb Jones: Out For Season (Shoulder)
Panthers
Brad Marchand: Out (Lower Body),
Evan Rodrigues: Out For Season (Finger),
Sam Reinhart: Out For Season (Foot),
Jonah Gadjovich: Out For Season (Upper Body),
Aleksander Barkov Jr.: Out For Season (Knee),
Cole Schwindt: Out (Lower Body),
Dmitry Kulikov: Out (Nose),
Niko Mikkola: Out For Season (Knee),
Anton Lundell: Out For Season (Upper Body),
Uvis Balinskis: Out For Season (Foot),
Aaron Ekblad: Out For Season (Finger)
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Penguins' Schedule
| Date | Opponent | Score | Home/Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3/30/2026 | Islanders | W 8-3 | Away |
| 3/31/2026 | Red Wings | W 5-1 | Home |
| 4/2/2026 | Lightning | L 6-3 | Away |
| 4/4/2026 | Panthers | - | Home |
| 4/5/2026 | Panthers | - | Home |
| 4/9/2026 | Devils | - | Away |
| 4/11/2026 | Capitals | - | Home |
Panthers' Schedule
| Date | Opponent | Score | Home/Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3/29/2026 | Rangers | L 3-1 | Away |
| 3/31/2026 | Senators | W 6-3 | Home |
| 4/2/2026 | Bruins | W 2-1 | Home |
| 4/4/2026 | Penguins | - | Away |
| 4/5/2026 | Penguins | - | Away |
| 4/7/2026 | Canadiens | - | Away |
| 4/9/2026 | Senators | - | Away |