The Pittsburgh Penguins (15-12-9) visit the Chicago Blackhawks (14-17-6) during Sunday’s NHL action, starting at 7 p.m. ET at United Center and broadcast on ESPN+. The Penguins are 14th in the Eastern Conference and the Blackhawks rank 15th in the Western Conference.

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Penguins vs. Blackhawks Top Players

Penguins

One of Pittsburgh’s top offensive players this season is Sidney Crosby, who has put up 38 points in 36 games.
Bryan Rust has 30 points (13 goals, 17 assists) to add to the team’s offensive efforts.
With 29 points through 26 games (nine goals and 20 assists), Evgeni Malkin has been an important part of Pittsburgh’s offensive efforts this season.
In 26 games played this season, Stuart Skinner (11-11-4) has allowed 74 goals.
Blackhawks

Connor Bedard has collected 19 goals and 24 assists in 31 games for Chicago, good for 43 points.
Tyler Bertuzzi has racked up 28 points this season, with 18 goals and 10 assists.
Chicago’s Andre Burakovsky is among the top offensive players on the team with 23 total points (nine goals and 14 assists).
Spencer Knight is 10-10-5 on the season, allowing 64 goals (2.6 goals against average) and compiling 683 saves with a .914 save percentage (12th in the league).
Penguins vs. Blackhawks Injury Report

Penguins

Blake Lizotte: Out (Upper Body),

Tanner Howe: Out (Acl ),

Evgeni Malkin: Out (Upper Body),

Filip Hallander: Out (Leg),

Caleb Jones: Out (Lower Body)

Blackhawks

Connor Bedard: Out (Shoulder),

Frank Nazar: Out (Upper Body),

Shea Weber: Out For Season (Ankle),

Nick Foligno: Day-To-Day (Hand)

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