The Pittsburgh Penguins (14-11-9) take the ice against the Montreal Canadiens (19-12-4) in NHL action on Sunday, starting at 7 p.m. ET at PPG Paints Arena and broadcast on ESPN+. The Penguins rank 13th in the Eastern Conference with 37 points and the Canadiens are fourth in the Eastern Conference with 42 points.
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Penguins vs. Canadiens: Dec. 21 Viewing Options
- Date: Sunday, December 21, 2025
- Time: 7 p.m. 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' 2025-26 Stats
| Stat | Per-Game Average | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Goals Scored | 3.03 | 15th |
| Goals Allowed | 3.09 | 17th |
| Shots | 28.3 | 15th |
| Shots Allowed | 28.5 | 19th |
| Power Play % | 29.47% | 3rd |
| Penalty Kill % | 80.39% | 18th |
Canadiens' 2025-26 Stats
| Stat | Per-Game Average | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Goals Scored | 3.2 | 8th |
| Goals Allowed | 3.31 | 24th |
| Shots | 25.3 | 28th |
| Shots Allowed | 27.1 | 11th |
| Power Play % | 26.32% | 4th |
| Penalty Kill % | 77.88% | 24th |
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Penguins vs. Canadiens Top Players
Penguins
- One of Pittsburgh's top offensive options this season is Sidney Crosby, who has put up 35 points in 34 games.
- Evgeni Malkin has 29 points (nine goals, 20 assists) to add to the team's scoring efforts.
- With 28 points through 32 games (12 goals and 16 assists), Bryan Rust has been an important part of Pittsburgh's offensive efforts this season.
- In 25 games played this season, Stuart Skinner (11-10-4) has given up 70 goals.
Canadiens
- Nicholas Suzuki's 40 points make him a pivotal offensive option for Montreal. He has recorded 10 goals and 30 assists in 35 games.
- Cole Caufield is a key piece of the offense for Montreal with 35 total points this season. He has scored 17 goals and added 18 assists in 35 games.
- Lane Hutson's five goals and 27 assists add up to 32 points this season.
- Jakub Dobes is 12-5-2 in 19 games this season, conceding 52 goals (2.9 goals against average) with 433 saves and an .893 save percentage (43rd in the league).
Penguins vs. Canadiens Injury Report
Penguins
Blake Lizotte: Out (Upper Body),
Caleb Jones: Out (Lower Body),
Evgeni Malkin: Out (Upper Body),
Tanner Howe: Out (Acl ),
Filip Hallander: Out (Leg)
Canadiens
Kaiden Guhle: Out (Groin),
Kirby Dach: Out (Foot),
Phillip Danault: Day-To-Day (Illness),
Jake Evans: Out (Lower Body),
Samuel Montembeault: Out (Not Injury Related),
Alexander Newhook: Out (Ankle),
Patrik Laine: Out (Abdomen)
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Penguins' Schedule
| Date | Opponent | Score | Home/Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| 12/16/2025 | Oilers | L 6-4 | Home |
| 12/18/2025 | Senators | L 4-0 | Away |
| 12/20/2025 | Canadiens | L 4-0 | Away |
| 12/21/2025 | Canadiens | - | Home |
| 12/23/2025 | Maple Leafs | - | Away |
| 12/28/2025 | Blackhawks | - | Away |
| 12/30/2025 | Hurricanes | - | Home |
Canadiens' Schedule
| Date | Opponent | Score | Home/Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| 12/16/2025 | Flyers | L 4-1 | Home |
| 12/18/2025 | Blackhawks | W 4-1 | Home |
| 12/20/2025 | Penguins | W 4-0 | Home |
| 12/21/2025 | Penguins | - | Away |
| 12/23/2025 | Bruins | - | Away |
| 12/28/2025 | Lightning | - | Away |
| 12/30/2025 | Panthers | - | Away |