# NHL
Penguins vs Canadiens prediction
Pittsburgh Penguins at Montreal Canadiens, Saturday 9 January, 7:00 PM ET at Bell Centre. Our line gives the Canadiens a 70% chance.
- In play
- 0
- Record
- 0-0
- Rank
- Tiro
5 more wins to Gladiator
Season leaders
Penguins
- GoalsEvgeni Malkin6
- AssistsErik Karlsson13
- PointsErik Karlsson16
Canadiens
- GoalsCole Caufield8
- AssistsLane Hutson10
- PointsLane Hutson13
Season averages
| PIT | Stat | MTL |
|---|---|---|
| 3.43 | Goals Against Average | 3.00 |
| 28.0 | Shots Against per Game | 27.6 |
| 85.7 | Penalty Kill Percentage | 81.8 |
| 5 | Power Play Goals Against | 10 |
| 0 | Short Handed Goals Against | 0 |
| 3.29 | Goals For per Game | 3.29 |
| 28.2 | Shots per Game | 27.5 |
| 8 | Power Play Goals | 4 |
| 21.1 | Power Play Percentage | 9.5 |
| 2 | Short Handed Goals | 1 |
Last five games
Penguins
- Lat UTA5-4
- Wvs FLA4-0
- Wvs NSH3-2 OT
- Lvs UTA4-3 OT
- Lat MTL5-4
Canadiens
- Wat CHI4-1
- Wat WPG2-1
- Wat STL2-0
- Wat DAL5-2
- Wvs PIT5-4
Injury report
Penguins
- Evgeni MalkinOut
- Elmer SoderblomInjured Reserve
- Bryan RustInjured Reserve
- Trevor van RiemsdykInjured Reserve
- Ryan GravesInjured Reserve
Canadiens
- Kirby DachOut
- Mike MathesonOut
- Sam MontembeaultInjured Reserve
- Nick SuzukiOut
- Ivan DemidovInjured Reserve
Game info
- Venue
- Bell Centre, Montreal, Canada
- Season series
- Series tied 1-1
Canadiens and Penguins this season
- Sat 3 OctCanadiens 5, Penguins 6Final
- Sat 31 OctPenguins 4, Canadiens 5Final
- Sat 9 JanPenguins at CanadiensSat 7:00 PM ET
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- Kraken vs Golden KnightsSat 10:00 PM ET
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Questions
What time is Penguins vs Canadiens?
7:00 PM ET (US Eastern time) on Saturday 9 January 2027. This page shows the start time in your own time zone too.
Who is favoured in Penguins vs Canadiens?
Our line, made from both teams' records this season with a small edge for the home team, gives the Montreal Canadiens a 70% chance, so a call on them pays x1.43. It does not know about injuries or rest.
Where is Penguins vs Canadiens played?
At Bell Centre in Montreal, Canada, the home of the Montreal Canadiens.
How many times do the Canadiens and Penguins play this season?
This season's schedule has 3 games between them, 2 already played.
Who has won more Canadiens vs Penguins games this season?
They are level at 1-1.
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