Jan. 29, 2026 11:27 am EST
Thursday’s NHL action will see the Pittsburgh Penguins (26-14-11) take the ice against the Chicago Blackhawks (21-23-9), starting at 7 p.m. ET at PPG Paints Arena and broadcast on ESPN+. The Penguins rank seventh in the Eastern Conference and the Blackhawks are 12th in the Western Conference.
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Injury reportsPenguins
Tanner Howe: Out (Acl ),
Filip Hallander: Out (Leg),
Ryan Graves: Out (Lower Body),
Evgeni Malkin: Day-To-Day (Undisclosed),
Jack St. Ivany: Out (Hand)
Blackhawks
Shea Weber: Out For Season (Ankle)
Stats to know
In 51 games played, Sidney Crosby has totaled 57 points (27 goals and 30 assists).
Stuart Skinner has allowed 87 goals (2.65 goals-against average) and recorded 742 saves.
Connor Bedard has 20 goals and 28 assists for 48 total points this season.
Spencer Knight has allowed 93 goals (2.6 goals-against average) and compiled 941 saves with a .910 save percentage (11th in the league).
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