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The Pittsburgh Penguins (12-14-4) hit the ice against the Montreal Canadiens (11-14-3) during Thursday's NHL action, starting at 7:00 PM ET at Bell Centre and broadcast on ESPN+. The Penguins are 12th and the Canadiens 16th in the Eastern Conference.
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Penguins vs. Canadiens: Dec. 12 Viewing Options
- Date: Thursday, December 12, 2024
- Time: 7:00 PM ET
- How to watch on TV: ESPN+
- Location: Montréal, Quebec
- Venue: Bell Centre
- 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 | 2.83 | 22nd |
| Goals Allowed | 3.8 | 32nd |
| Shots | 29.6 | 11th |
| Shots Allowed | 32.4 | 30th |
| Power Play % | 21.59% | 14th |
| Penalty Kill % | 80.46% | 13th |
Canadiens' 2024-25 Stats
| Stat | Average | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Goals Scored | 2.75 | 23rd |
| Goals Allowed | 3.54 | 30th |
| Shots | 24.2 | 32nd |
| Shots Allowed | 30 | 26th |
| Power Play % | 22.09% | 13th |
| Penalty Kill % | 82.47% | 8th |
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Penguins vs. Canadiens Top Players
Penguins
- A productive offensive player this season for Pittsburgh, Sidney Crosby has put up 27 points.
- Evgeni Malkin is another of Pittsburgh's important contributors currently with 25 total points (six goals and 19 assists) to his name.
- Erik Karlsson has created 19 points for Pittsburgh in 30 games this season, netting a goal on 2.9% of his shots and recording two goals and 17 assists.
- Across 13 games played, Alex Nedeljkovic has a goaltending record of 4-5-3. During those games, he's allowed 44 goals while recording 330 saves.
Canadiens
- Nicholas Suzuki has racked up 29 points (one per game) for Montreal, with 10 goals and 19 assists in 28 games (playing 19:40 per game).
- Cole Caufield is one of the top contributors for Montreal with 25 total points (0.9 per game), with 17 goals and eight assists in 28 games.
- Montreal's Lane Hutson is among the leading scorers on the team with 17 total points (zero goals and 17 assists).
- Samuel Montembeault has a .907 save percentage (27th in the league), with 535 total saves, giving up 55 goals (2.8 goals against average). He has put up a 9-11-2 record this season.
Penguins vs. Canadiens Injury Report
Penguins
None
Canadiens
David Reinbacher: Out (Knee)
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Penguins' Schedule
| Date | Opponent | Score | Home/Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| 12/6/2024 | Rangers | L 4-2 | Away |
| 12/7/2024 | Maple Leafs | W 5-2 | Home |
| 12/10/2024 | Avalanche | L 6-2 | Home |
| 12/12/2024 | Canadiens | - | Away |
| 12/14/2024 | Senators | - | Away |
| 12/17/2024 | Kings | - | Home |
| 12/19/2024 | Predators | - | Away |
Canadiens' Schedule
| Date | Opponent | Score | Home/Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| 12/5/2024 | Predators | W 3-0 | Home |
| 12/7/2024 | Capitals | L 4-2 | Home |
| 12/9/2024 | Ducks | W 3-2 | Home |
| 12/12/2024 | Penguins | - | Home |
| 12/14/2024 | Jets | - | Away |
| 12/17/2024 | Sabres | - | Home |
| 12/20/2024 | Red Wings | - | Away |