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Penguins vs.
Blackhawks
Pittsburgh hosts Chicago Blackhawks at PPG Paints Arena. Here’s what to know before puck drop.
Tuesday, December 8, 2026
Home matchupPITVSCHI
PITVSCHI7:30 PM ET
PPG Paints Arena
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WhenTue, Dec 8 · 7:30 PM ET
WherePPG Paints Arena
OpponentChicago Blackhawks
Chicago BlackhawksContextNHL
The game in 60 seconds
Pittsburgh hosts Chicago Blackhawks at PPG Paints Arena. Puck drop is 7:30 PM ET. Listed on Sportsnet+. Next up: at Florida Panthers on December 10.
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Season so far
| CHI | PIT | |
|---|---|---|
| Goals Against Average | 3.79 | 3.43 |
| Shots Against per Game | 30.4 | 27.9 |
| Penalty Kill Percentage | 79.5 | 85.7 |
| Power Play Goals Against | 9 | 5 |
| Short Handed Goals Against | 0 | 0 |
| Goals For per Game | 2.21 | 3.29 |
Leaders
- PIT · GoalsEvgeni Malkin · 6
- PIT · AssistsErik Karlsson · 13
- PIT · PointsErik Karlsson · 16
- CHI · GoalsRoman Kantserov · 5
- CHI · AssistsPatrick Kane · 8
- CHI · PointsConnor Bedard · 9
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