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NHL play on Thursday includes a matchup in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania between the Pittsburgh Penguins (3-7-1) and Anaheim Ducks (4-4-1) at PPG Paints Arena, starting at 7:00 PM ET on ESPN+. The Penguins are 16th (with 7 points) in the Eastern Conference and the Ducks are 12th (9 points) in the Western Conference.
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Penguins vs. Ducks: Oct. 31 Viewing Options
- Date: Thursday, October 31, 2024
- Time: 7:00 PM ET
- How to watch on TV: ESPN+
- Location: Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
- Venue: PPG Paints Arena
- Live Stream: Watch this game on ESPN+
- Live Stream: Watch this game on Fubo (Regional restrictions may apply)
Penguins' 2024-25 Stats
| Stat | Average | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Goals Scored | 3 | 19th |
| Goals Allowed | 4.27 | 32nd |
| Shots | 30.9 | 11th |
| Shots Allowed | 35.5 | 32nd |
| Power Play % | 22.58% | 12th |
| Penalty Kill % | 84.85% | 7th |
Ducks' 2024-25 Stats
| Stat | Average | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Goals Scored | 2.33 | 30th |
| Goals Allowed | 2.78 | 6th |
| Shots | 27 | 26th |
| Shots Allowed | 34.8 | 31st |
| Power Play % | 13.79% | 27th |
| Penalty Kill % | 75% | 22nd |
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Penguins vs. Ducks Top Players
Penguins
- Evgeni Malkin is one of Pittsburgh's top contributors this season with 14 points. He has averaged 0.3 goals per game, shooting 15.8%.
- Sidney Crosby has 10 points (one goal, nine assists) to add to the team's offensive efforts.
- Pittsburgh's offensive effort is aided by Rickard Rakell's 10 points. He's contributed two assists.
- Across six games played, Joel Blomqvist has a goaltending record of 2-4-0. During those games, he's allowed 20 goals while recording 199 saves.
Ducks
- Troy Terry's eight points make him a pivotal offensive option for Anaheim. He has put up five goals and three assists in nine games.
- Leo Carlsson is one of the impact players on offense for Anaheim with six total points (0.7 per game), with four goals and two assists in nine games.
- Anaheim's Mason McTavish is among the top offensive players on the team with five total points (zero goals and five assists).
- Lukas Dostal has a 4-2-1 record this season, with a .943 save percentage (second-best in the league). He has 231 saves, and has conceded 14 goals (2.0 goals against average).
Penguins vs. Ducks Injury Report
Penguins
Blake Lizotte: Questionable (Concussion),
Matt Nieto: Out (Knee),
Bryan Rust: Out (Lower Body)
Ducks
John Gibson: Out (Appendix)
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Penguins' Schedule
| Date | Opponent | Score | Home/Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10/25/2024 | Oilers | L 4-0 | Away |
| 10/26/2024 | Canucks | L 4-3 | Away |
| 10/29/2024 | Wild | L 5-3 | Home |
| 10/31/2024 | Ducks | - | Home |
| 11/2/2024 | Canadiens | - | Home |
| 11/5/2024 | Islanders | - | Away |
| 11/7/2024 | Hurricanes | - | Away |
Ducks' Schedule
| Date | Opponent | Score | Home/Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10/26/2024 | Rangers | L 2-1 | Away |
| 10/27/2024 | Devils | L 6-2 | Away |
| 10/29/2024 | Islanders | W 3-1 | Away |
| 10/31/2024 | Penguins | - | Away |
| 11/3/2024 | Blackhawks | - | Home |
| 11/5/2024 | Canucks | - | Home |
| 11/8/2024 | Wild | - | Home |