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NHL play on Monday includes a meeting in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania between the Pittsburgh Penguins (15-15-5) and Philadelphia Flyers (15-15-4) at PPG Paints Arena, starting at 7:00 PM ET on ESPN+. The Penguins are ninth in the Eastern Conference (35 points), and the Flyers are 10th in the Eastern Conference (34 points).
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Penguins vs. Flyers: Dec. 23 Viewing Options
- Date: Monday, December 23, 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 | 2.97 | 18th |
| Goals Allowed | 3.66 | 32nd |
| Shots | 28.9 | 13th |
| Shots Allowed | 31.7 | 29th |
| Power Play % | 22.22% | 13th |
| Penalty Kill % | 82.35% | 8th |
Flyers' 2024-25 Stats
| Stat | Average | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Goals Scored | 3 | 17th |
| Goals Allowed | 3.56 | 30th |
| Shots | 27.5 | 24th |
| Shots Allowed | 27.5 | 10th |
| Power Play % | 15.63% | 27th |
| Penalty Kill % | 80.21% | 14th |
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Penguins vs. Flyers Top Players
Penguins
- A leading offensive player this season for Pittsburgh, Sidney Crosby has put up 35 points.
- Evgeni Malkin has seven goals and 20 assists for Pittsburgh to compile 27 total points (0.8 per game).
- Through 35 games, Rickard Rakell has proven himself as a contributor for Pittsburgh. He has 26 points (15 goals and 11 assists).
- Across 15 games played, Tristan Jarry has a goaltending record of 7-5-2. During those games, he's allowed 50 goals while recording 387 saves.
Flyers
- Travis Konecny's 40 points make him a pivotal offensive option for Philadelphia. He has 16 goals and 24 assists in 34 games.
- Matvei Michkov is a key piece of the offense for Philadelphia with 27 total points this season. He has scored 11 goals and added 16 assists in 32 games.
- Philadelphia's Owen Tippett is among the top offensive players on the team with 22 total points (11 goals and 11 assists).
- Samuel Ersson is 7-5-2 in 16 games this season, conceding 45 goals (3.1 goals against average) with 333 saves and an .881 save percentage (57th in the league).
Penguins vs. Flyers Injury Report
Penguins
Marcus Pettersson: Out (Lower Body),
Owen Pickering: Questionable (Body)
Flyers
Sean Couturier: Questionable (Personal),
Ryan Ellis: Out (Back),
Nicolas Deslauriers: Out (Upper Body)
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Penguins' Schedule
| Date | Opponent | Score | Home/Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| 12/17/2024 | Kings | W 3-2 | Home |
| 12/19/2024 | Predators | W 5-4 | Away |
| 12/21/2024 | Devils | L 3-0 | Away |
| 12/23/2024 | Flyers | - | Home |
| 12/28/2024 | Islanders | - | Away |
| 12/29/2024 | Islanders | - | Home |
| 12/31/2024 | Red Wings | - | Away |
Flyers' Schedule
| Date | Opponent | Score | Home/Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| 12/18/2024 | Red Wings | L 6-4 | Away |
| 12/19/2024 | Kings | L 7-3 | Home |
| 12/21/2024 | Blue Jackets | W 5-4 | Home |
| 12/23/2024 | Penguins | - | Away |
| 12/28/2024 | Ducks | - | Away |
| 12/29/2024 | Kings | - | Away |
| 12/31/2024 | Sharks | - | Away |