In a high-quality game on Thursday night where Kalyn Ponga was dangerous as ever for Newcastle, Penrith's young guns Jarome Luai and Nathan Cleary still had the last laugh.
James Fisher-Harris was also immense in the middle for the Panthers, who have still only conceded two tries in the second half of games this year.
With the score stuck at 10-6 for what felt like an age after the break, Penrith looked in danger of dropping their first game of the year in round seven.
But in the big moments, Penrith just keep stepping up and winning.