The Pittsburgh Penguins (15-15-5) host the Philadelphia Flyers (15-15-4) at PPG Paints Arena in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania on December 23, 2024, starting at 7:00 PM ET on ESPN+. The Penguins sit in ninth place and the Flyers are 10th in the Eastern Conference.
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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% | 9th |
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
- Sidney Crosby has been important to Pittsburgh's offense this season, recording 35 points in 35 games.
- Having scored seven goals and adding 20 assists, Evgeni Malkin is a strong contributor for Pittsburgh through 35 games.
- With 26 points through 35 games (15 goals and 11 assists), Rickard Rakell has been an important part of Pittsburgh's offensive efforts this season.
- 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 16 goals and 24 assists in 34 games for Philadelphia add up to 40 total points on the season.
- Matvei Michkov is one of the impact players on offense for Philadelphia with 27 total points (0.8 per game), with 11 goals and 16 assists in 32 games.
- Owen Tippett's 11 goals and 11 assists add up to 22 points this season.
- Samuel Ersson is 7-5-2 on the season, giving up 45 goals (3.1 goals against average) and collecting 333 saves with an .881 save percentage (57th in the league).
Penguins vs. Flyers Injury Report
Penguins
Marcus Pettersson: Out (Lower Body),
Owen Pickering: Out (Body)
Flyers
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 |