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,

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.

Exactly a month after their last meeting, the Florida Panthers (24-14-2) and Pittsburgh Penguins (17-17-6) battled it out for the second time this season.

Sam Reinhart and Anton Lundell scored in the shootout, and the Florida Panthers beat the Pittsburgh Penguins 3-2 on Friday night.