Clash at Amerant Bank Arena: Florida Panthers to Host Pittsburgh Penguins

As the Florida Panthers prepare to welcome the Pittsburgh Penguins to the Amerant Bank Arena, fans are eager for what promises to be an exciting matchup. The game is set in Sunrise, where the home advantage has often played a significant role for the Panthers.

Looking at recent performances, the Panthers have shown a mixed bag of results. In their last three games, they've secured two wins and one loss. Their most recent victory against Dallas Stars showcased their offensive prowess as they netted five goals on 31 shots, translating to a shooting percentage of 16 percent. However, their faceoff win rate was only 44 percent – an area that could use improvement.

In contrast, their defeat against New York Islanders saw them take more shots (45) but with only a six percent conversion rate. Despite this loss, they dominated faceoffs with a win percentage of nearly 60 percent.

The team's resilience was on full display in their encounter with Montreal Canadiens where they overturned a scoreless first period into a five-goal triumph by full-time. Their shooting accuracy stood out at 17 percent while maintaining discipline with fewer giveaways than in previous games.

Defensively speaking, goaltending has been solid but not impenetrable; save percentages have hovered around mid-80s to low-90s across these matches. The defensive unit will need to be vigilant against Pittsburgh's attack.

Special teams could play a crucial role; powerplay opportunities were well-utilized against Dallas but less so versus New York Islanders and Montreal Canadiens.

As we approach this upcoming game on December 9th at Amerant Bank Arena in Sunrise, FL fans should expect an intense battle as both teams vie for dominance on ice. The Panthers will look to capitalize on their home ice advantage and continue improving upon areas that have shown inconsistency in past performances.

Fans can catch all the action live on BSFL or SportsNet PT channels or nationally via NHL Network starting from midnight Eastern Time.