# NHL

Blackhawks vs Penguins prediction

Chicago Blackhawks at Pittsburgh Penguins, Tuesday 8 December, 7:30 PM ET at PPG Paints Arena. Our line gives the Penguins a 60% chance.

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NHLCHI leads series 1-0
Blackhawks4-10-1
vs
Penguins5-7-2

PPG Paints Arena, PittsburghTV: TNT

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Record
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Rank
Tiro

5 more wins to Gladiator

Season leaders

Blackhawks

  • GoalsRoman Kantserov6
  • AssistsPatrick Kane8
  • PointsConnor Bedard10

Penguins

  • GoalsEvgeni Malkin6
  • AssistsErik Karlsson13
  • PointsErik Karlsson16

Season averages

CHIStatPIT
3.87Goals Against Average3.43
30.3Shots Against per Game28.0
79.6Penalty Kill Percentage85.7
10Power Play Goals Against5
0Short Handed Goals Against0
2.20Goals For per Game3.29
23.1Shots per Game28.2
5Power Play Goals8
10.6Power Play Percentage21.1
1Short Handed Goals2

Last five games

Blackhawks

  • Lvs FLA3-2
  • Wvs LA2-1
  • Lat DET4-1
  • Lat BOS5-4 OT
  • Lvs COL5-2

Penguins

  • Lat UTA5-4
  • Wvs FLA4-0
  • Wvs NSH3-2 OT
  • Lvs UTA4-3 OT
  • Lat MTL5-4

Injury report

Blackhawks

  • Bowen ByramInjured Reserve
  • Patrick KaneOut

Penguins

  • Evgeni MalkinOut
  • Elmer SoderblomInjured Reserve
  • Bryan RustInjured Reserve
  • Trevor van RiemsdykInjured Reserve
  • Ryan GravesInjured Reserve

Game info

Venue
PPG Paints Arena, Pittsburgh, PA
TV
TNT
Season series
CHI leads series 1-0

Blackhawks and Penguins this season

  1. Tue 13 OctPenguins 3, Blackhawks 5Final
  2. Tue 8 DecBlackhawks at PenguinsTue 7:30 PM ET

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Questions

What time is Blackhawks vs Penguins?

7:30 PM ET (US Eastern time) on Tuesday 8 December 2026. This page shows the start time in your own time zone too.

What channel is Blackhawks vs Penguins on?

ESPN lists TNT for this game. What you can watch depends on where you live.

Who is favoured in Blackhawks vs Penguins?

Our line, made from both teams' records this season with a small edge for the home team, gives the Pittsburgh Penguins a 60% chance, so a call on them pays x1.67. It does not know about injuries or rest.

Where is Blackhawks vs Penguins played?

At PPG Paints Arena in Pittsburgh, PA, the home of the Pittsburgh Penguins.

How many times do the Blackhawks and Penguins play this season?

This season's schedule has 2 games between them, 1 already played.

Who has won more Blackhawks vs Penguins games this season?

The Chicago Blackhawks lead 1-0 this season.

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