Published Oct 22, 3:46am ET by
Alex Dudley - Betting Preview Analyst and Sports Writer
Last updated Oct 22, 3:46am ET
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Updated Oct 22, 3:46am ET
Standout action in the NHL is set for Oct 23, as the Florida Panthers welcome the in-form Pittsburgh Penguins.
The Panthers got their form back on track in their latest outing, as they ended a losing sequence with a success on the road against the Boston Bruins.
Meanwhile, the Pittsburgh Penguins have made an eye-catching start to the new season. They have won five of their opening seven games, and currently sit third in the Metropolitan Division.
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The Florida Panthers will be back in NHL action on Thursday when they host the Penguins.
It hasn't been a faultless start to the campaign for the defending Stanley Cup champions, but confidence would have been gained in their latest outing after snapping a three-game losing streak.
Despite a nervy finish when the Panthers conceded three times, they were able to hold on to register a 4-3 win in Boston. A.J. Greer was among the scorers in the win, while other efforts were added by Mackie Samoskevich and Eetu Luostarinen.
The Pittsburgh Penguins have made an eye-catching start to the new season, going 5-2-0 to sit third in the Metropolitan Division.
Their reliable form has seen them claim victories in each of their last three. Meanwhile, their most recent success was picked up at home against the Vancouver Canucks.
A dominant showing by the Penguins saw them net five times. Connor Dewar and Anthony Mantha both found the net in the 5-1 victory.
| TOTAL | Penguins | Panther | DRAWS | |
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| WINS | 116 | 60 | 51 | - |
| GOALS | 658 | 330 | 328 |
This showdown will be a real opportunity for the Penguins to make a statement.
It could be worth siding with them when making Penguins vs. Panthers picks. Their chances are increased after winning an impressive 41% of their away games against the Panthers in the NHL.
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