By Data Skrive
Dec. 28, 2025 11:25 am EST
Sunday’s NHL slate will see the Pittsburgh Penguins (15-12-9) square off against the Chicago Blackhawks (14-17-6), starting at 7 p.m. ET at United Center and broadcast on ESPN+. The Penguins are 14th in the Eastern Conference (39 points), and the Blackhawks are 15th in the Western Conference (34 points).
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Injury reportsPenguins
Tanner Howe: Out (Acl ),
Evgeni Malkin: Out (Upper Body),
Blake Lizotte: Out (Upper Body),
Caleb Jones: Out (Lower Body),
Filip Hallander: Out (Leg)
Blackhawks
Frank Nazar: Out (Upper Body),
Shea Weber: Out For Season (Ankle),
Connor Bedard: Out (Shoulder),
Nick Foligno: Day-To-Day (Hand)
Stats to know
In 36 games played, Sidney Crosby has totaled 38 points (20 goals and 18 assists).
Stuart Skinner has a 3.0 goals-against average, and 561 saves. His .883 save percentage ranks 54th in the league.
In 31 games played this season, Connor Bedard has collected43 points (1.3 per game), with 19 goals and 24 assists).
Spencer Knight has played 25 games this season, conceding 64 goals (2.6 goals-against average) with 683 saves and a .914 save percentage (12th in the league).
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