Pittsburgh Penguins defeat Florida Panthers 4-0: Recap, Betting Results & AiQ Picks
Thu, Oct 22, 2026 · NHL · Florida Panthers 0, Pittsburgh Penguins 4
Pittsburgh Penguins defeated the Florida Panthers 4–0, covering the +1.5 spread as the underdog, and the game finished under the 6.5 total.
Florida Panthers vs. Pittsburgh Penguins final score and game recap
The Penguins controlled Thursday's matchup at PPG Paints Arena from the opening face-off. Pittsburgh scored in each period—one goal in the first, one in the second, and two in the third—to blank Florida 4–0. Nick Robertson netted two goals and Hendrix Lapierre added a goal and an assist. Cooper Black made 17 saves on 20 shots for the Panthers, but the offense never answered.
Who covered the spread in Florida Panthers vs. Pittsburgh Penguins?
Pittsburgh Penguins covered the spread at +1.5. The Panthers entered as –1.5 favorites but lost by four goals, giving Pittsburgh an outright win that far exceeded the margin needed to cover.
Did Florida Panthers vs. Pittsburgh Penguins go over or under the total?
The game went under the 6.5 total, finishing with four combined goals. The total fell 2.5 points short of the line.
How did AiQ's Florida Panthers vs. Pittsburgh Penguins predictions do?
AiQ went 0–1 on the graded picks.
- Moneyline: Florida Panthers (50% confidence) – LOSS
AiQ's calibrated estimate for the Panthers was 50%, matching the market's implied probability, but the moneyline price at –112 offered negative expected value.
Florida Panthers vs. Pittsburgh Penguins game prop results: team totals and first period
- Florida Panthers team total 3.5: Under (paid –144); the Panthers scored zero.
- First-period total 1.5: Under (paid +130); one goal was recorded in the period.
- First-period moneyline: Pittsburgh Penguins won the first period (paid –110).
- Pittsburgh Penguins team total 3.5: Over (paid +114); the Penguins posted four goals.
Florida Panthers vs. Pittsburgh Penguins odds: sportsbook value and line movement
AiQ entered the game with a moneyline expectation of –4.5% at –112 for the Panthers, indicating a negative-expected-value price despite a calibrated 50% win probability. The Penguins' +1.5 spread offered modest upside for underdog backers, and the total of 6.5 proved too high for a low-scoring affair.
Florida Panthers and Pittsburgh Penguins betting trends: 2026-27 season
The Florida Panthers sit at 5–6 through 11 games, with a 2–1 home record and a 3–5 road/neutral split. Against the spread in eight games with a recorded closing line, they are 3–5. In eight games with a recorded total, they are 3 overs and 5 unders. They have lost two straight.
The Pittsburgh Penguins are 4–7 after 11 contests, with a 3–1 home record but a 1–6 road/neutral tally. Against the spread in ten games with a recorded closing line, they are 5–5. In ten games with a recorded total, they are 7 overs and 3 unders. They have won one of their last five.
What's next for Florida Panthers and Pittsburgh Penguins?
The Penguins host the Nashville Predators on Saturday, October 24. The Panthers travel to Chicago to face the Blackhawks on Sunday, October 25.