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Penguins Defeat Panthers 5-2 Behind Rakell's Two Goals
Sidney Crosby adds a goal and two assists in the win.
Apr. 5, 2026 at 10:24pm
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The Pittsburgh Penguins defeated the Florida Panthers 5-2 on Sunday, with Rickard Rakell scoring two goals and Sidney Crosby recording a goal and two assists. The Penguins also got goals from Bryan Rust and Elmer Soderblom, while Carter Verhaeghe and Cole Schwindt scored for the Panthers. Pittsburgh goaltender Arturs Silovs made 29 saves in the victory.
Why it matters
The win over the two-time defending Stanley Cup champions eliminates the Panthers from playoff contention, while the Penguins continue their push for a postseason berth.
The details
Rakell scored his first goal for the Penguins with 48 seconds left in the first period on the power play, assisted by Crosby and Evgeni Malkin. His second goal came with 1:52 left in the second period. Crosby also had a goal and two assists in the game.
- The game was played on Sunday, April 5, 2026.
- The teams also faced off on Saturday, April 4, 2026, with the Penguins winning 9-4.
The players
Rickard Rakell
A forward for the Pittsburgh Penguins who scored two goals in the game.
Sidney Crosby
The captain of the Pittsburgh Penguins, who recorded a goal and two assists in the win.
Arturs Silovs
The goaltender for the Pittsburgh Penguins, who made 29 saves in the victory.
Carter Verhaeghe
A forward for the Florida Panthers who scored one of the team's two goals.
Cole Schwindt
A forward for the Florida Panthers who scored the team's other goal.
What’s next
The Penguins will visit the New Jersey Devils on Thursday, April 10, 2026, while the Panthers will travel to face the Montreal Canadiens on Tuesday, April 8, 2026.
The takeaway
The Penguins' victory over the Panthers, the two-time defending Stanley Cup champions, is a significant win that keeps Pittsburgh in the playoff hunt and eliminates Florida from contention. The performance of Rakell and Crosby was key to the Penguins' success.
