The Panthers took the lead with 11:12 left in regulation on a Matthew Tkachuk power-play goal on his first shift after spending 12 minutes in the penalty box due to an unsportsmanlike conduct penalty and a 10-minute misconduct stemming from a scrum in the Panthers’ offensive zone late in the second period.

SUNRISE, Fla. -- Spencer Knight made 29 saves, helping the Florida Panthers to a 3-2 shootout win against the Pittsburgh Penguins at Amerant Bank Arena on Friday.

SUNRISE, Fla. — Sam Reinhart and Anton Lundell scored in the shootout, and the Florida Panthers beat the Pittsburgh Penguins 3-2 on Friday night. Matthew Tkachuk got a power-play goal midway through the third period for Florida, which also got a goal from Gustav Forsling.

The Pittsburgh Penguins will face the Florida Panthers in this NHL matchup at Amerant Bank Arena on Friday, January 3rd.WATCH: Penguins vs Panthers Live | Stream free on FuboThe Penguins need to gain some ground on the three teams ahead of them in the division standings.

The Pittsburgh Penguins are in Florida kick off the new year against the Panthers. Welcome back to NHL Predictions here on Last Word on Hockey, where we provide in-depth analysis, predictions, and key insights for the NHLs games.

Florida Panthers (23-14-2, 48 points, 2nd place Atlantic Division) When: 7:00 p.m. ET How to Watch: SportsNet Pittsburgh and Scripps for the local markets, NHL Network nationally Pens’ Path Ahead: Hope you had a nice holiday season,