by Sport Buzz Hub
Sunrise, FL – October 23, 2025
The Pittsburgh Penguins secured a narrow 1–0 victory over the Florida Panthers at Amerant Bank Arena, continuing their strong start to the 2025–26 NHL season.
Game Summary
- Final Score: Penguins 1, Panthers 0
- Venue: Amerant Bank Arena, Sunrise, FL
- Date: October 23, 2025
- Attendance: Approximately 19,000
Key Moments
- First Period: The game remained scoreless through the first period, with both teams generating scoring opportunities but unable to capitalize.
- Second Period: The Penguins broke the deadlock with a goal from forward Bryan Rust at 18:01 of the second period.
- Third Period: Both teams had chances in the final frame, but strong goaltending and defensive play kept the score unchanged.
Goaltending
- Pittsburgh: Goaltender Tristan Jarry earned the shutout, stopping all 27 shots faced.
- Florida: Sergei Bobrovsky was solid in net for the Panthers, recording 25 saves on 26 shots.
Team Stats
- Shots on Goal: Penguins 26, Panthers 27
- Power Plays: Penguins 0–0, Panthers 0–0
- Hits: Penguins 20, Panthers 22
- Faceoff Win Percentage: Penguins 52%, Panthers 48%
Injury Report
- Pittsburgh: Forward Kevin Hayes (IR, expected return Oct 25)
- Florida: Forward Aleksander Barkov (IR, expected return Apr 26), Forward Matthew Tkachuk (IR, expected return Dec 15)
Looking Ahead
The Penguins improve to a 6–2–0 record, maintaining their position near the top of the Metropolitan Division. The Panthers fall to 4–5–0, struggling to find consistency early in the season.
Both teams will look to build on this performance in their upcoming games. The Penguins will continue their road trip, while the Panthers aim to rebound at home.
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