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The NHL slate on Saturday features a matchup between the Ottawa Senators (14-13-2) and the Pittsburgh Penguins (13-14-4), starting at 7:00 PM ET at Canadian Tire Centre and broadcast on ESPN+. The Senators are 11th in the Eastern Conference (30 points), and the Penguins are 12th in the Eastern Conference (30 points).
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Senators vs. Penguins: Dec. 14 Viewing Options
- Date: Saturday, December 14, 2024
- Time: 7:00 PM ET
- How to watch on TV: ESPN+
- Location: Ottawa, Ontario
- Venue: Canadian Tire Centre
- Live Stream: Watch this game on ESPN+
- Live Stream: Watch this game on Fubo (Regional restrictions may apply)
Senators' 2024-25 Stats
| Stat | Average | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Goals Scored | 3.1 | 14th |
| Goals Allowed | 2.97 | 14th |
| Shots | 30.8 | 3rd |
| Shots Allowed | 27.6 | 8th |
| Power Play % | 27% | 6th |
| Penalty Kill % | 76.19% | 23rd |
Penguins' 2024-25 Stats
| Stat | Average | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Goals Scored | 3.03 | 17th |
| Goals Allowed | 3.74 | 32nd |
| Shots | 29.7 | 10th |
| Shots Allowed | 32.1 | 30th |
| Power Play % | 23.08% | 11th |
| Penalty Kill % | 81.32% | 10th |
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Senators vs. Penguins Top Players
Senators
- Tim Stutzle is one of Ottawa's top contributors this season with 36 points. He has averaged 0.3 goals per game, shooting 17.2%.
- Drake Batherson has 32 points (12 goals, 20 assists) to add to the team's scoring efforts.
- Brady Tkachuk has contributed 29 points for Ottawa in 29 games this season, netting a goal on 11.7% of his shots and putting up 14 goals and 15 assists.
- In 19 games played this season, Linus Ullmark (9-7-2) has allowed 46 goals.
Penguins
- Sidney Crosby's 30 points make him a pivotal offensive option for Pittsburgh. He has recorded eight goals and 22 assists in 31 games.
- Evgeni Malkin has scored 25 total points (0.8 per game) this season. He has six goals and 19 assists.
- Rickard Rakell's 13 goals and nine assists add up to 22 points this season.
- Alex Nedeljkovic has a 4-5-3 record this season, with an .882 save percentage (57th in the league). He has 330 saves, and has given up 44 goals (3.4 goals against average).
Senators vs. Penguins Injury Report
Senators
Artem Zub: Out (Foot),
David Perron: Out (Upper Body)
Penguins
None
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Senators' Schedule
| Date | Opponent | Score | Home/Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| 12/8/2024 | Islanders | L 4-2 | Home |
| 12/11/2024 | Ducks | W 5-1 | Home |
| 12/13/2024 | Hurricanes | W 3-0 | Away |
| 12/14/2024 | Penguins | - | Home |
| 12/17/2024 | Kraken | - | Away |
| 12/19/2024 | Flames | - | Away |
| 12/21/2024 | Canucks | - | Away |
Penguins' Schedule
| Date | Opponent | Score | Home/Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| 12/7/2024 | Maple Leafs | W 5-2 | Home |
| 12/10/2024 | Avalanche | L 6-2 | Home |
| 12/12/2024 | Canadiens | W 9-2 | Away |
| 12/14/2024 | Senators | - | Away |
| 12/17/2024 | Kings | - | Home |
| 12/19/2024 | Predators | - | Away |
| 12/21/2024 | Devils | - | Away |