The Panthers, who are 7-2-0 in their last nine home games versus the Pens, are now tied for first place in the Atlantic Division with the Toronto Maple Leafs. The Cats will have the rest of the weekend off and visit the Colorado Avalanche on Monday night.
In the second period, Florida(24-14-2) rocketed out to a 1-0 advantage just 36 seconds into the frame. Gustav Forsling scored his sixth goal of the campaign on a snap shot from above the right circle past Tristan Jarry.
In the second period, Florida(24-14-2) rocketed out to a 1-0 advantage just 36 seconds into the frame. Gustav Forsling scored his sixth goal of the campaign on a snap shot from above the right circle past Tristan Jarry.
Pittsburgh (17-17-6) evened it up 1-1 on the power play with 8:51 remaining in the first. Sidney Crosby fired a slap shot from the high slot for his 11th goal in 2024-25. Crosby has compiled 15 points in the past 10 games. Bryan Rust recorded for 400th NHL point on the play.
The Panthers reclaimed the lead 2-1 at 8:48 of the third period. Carter Verhaeghe shot the puck from the high slot and it was deflected in by Matthew Tkachuk from the right of the crease for his 14th goal this season.
The Pens scored on a power play which includes an extra attacker with 39.9 seconds left in the third period to tie it up 2-2. Rickard Rakell snapped a shot from the low slot past Spencer Knight for his 18th goal of the season.
Florida was able to get the victory in a shootout. Sam Reinhart put in a snap shot on the team's second attempt and Anton Lundell placed in a wrist shot during their third attempt.
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