The Pittsburgh Penguins (15-12-9) take the ice against the Chicago Blackhawks (14-17-6) as a part of Sunday's NHL action, starting at 7 p.m. ET at United Center and broadcast on ESPN+. The Penguins are 14th (with 39 points) in the Eastern Conference and the Blackhawks are 15th (34 points) in the Western Conference.
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Penguins vs. Blackhawks: Dec. 28 Viewing Options
- Date: Sunday, December 28, 2025
- Time: 7 p.m. ET
- How to watch on TV: ESPN+
- Location: Chicago, Illinois
- Venue: United Center
- 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 | 16th |
| Goals Allowed | 3.17 | 19th |
| Shots | 28.5 | 13th |
| Shots Allowed | 28.5 | 20th |
| Power Play % | 29.29% | 3rd |
| Penalty Kill % | 81.13% | 14th |
Blackhawks' 2025-26 Stats
| Stat | Per-Game Average | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Goals Scored | 2.76 | 26th |
| Goals Allowed | 3.11 | 17th |
| Shots | 25.3 | 29th |
| Shots Allowed | 30.5 | 29th |
| Power Play % | 20% | 14th |
| Penalty Kill % | 84.25% | 4th |
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Penguins vs. Blackhawks Top Players
Penguins
- Sidney Crosby is one of Pittsburgh's top contributors this season with 38 points. He has averaged 0.6 goals per game, shooting 23.3%.
- Bryan Rust has 30 points (13 goals, 17 assists) to add to the team's offensive efforts.
- Pittsburgh's scoring effort is aided by Evgeni Malkin's 30 points. He's contributed 20 assists.
- Across 26 games played, Stuart Skinner has a goaltending record of 11-11-4. During those games, he's allowed 74 goals while recording 561 saves.
Blackhawks
- Connor Bedard has recorded 19 goals and 24 assists in 31 games for Chicago, good for 43 points.
- Tyler Bertuzzi has scored 28 total points (0.8 per game) this campaign. He has 18 goals and 10 assists.
- Andre Burakovsky is a crucial contributor on offense for Chicago with nine goals and 14 assists.
- Spencer Knight is 10-10-5 in 25 games this season, conceding 64 goals (2.6 goals against average) with 683 saves and a .914 save percentage (12th in the league).
Penguins vs. Blackhawks Injury Report
Penguins
Caleb Jones: Out (Lower Body),
Filip Hallander: Out (Leg),
Tanner Howe: Out (Acl ),
Evgeni Malkin: Out (Upper Body)
Blackhawks
Connor Bedard: Out (Shoulder),
Nick Foligno: Day-To-Day (Hand),
Frank Nazar: Out (Upper Body),
Shea Weber: Out For Season (Ankle)
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Penguins' Schedule
| Date | Opponent | Score | Home/Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| 12/20/2025 | Canadiens | L 4-0 | Away |
| 12/21/2025 | Canadiens | W 4-3 | Home |
| 12/23/2025 | Maple Leafs | L 6-3 | Away |
| 12/28/2025 | Blackhawks | - | Away |
| 12/30/2025 | Hurricanes | - | Home |
| 1/1/2026 | Red Wings | - | Home |
| 1/3/2026 | Red Wings | - | Away |
Blackhawks' Schedule
| Date | Opponent | Score | Home/Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| 12/20/2025 | Senators | L 6-4 | Away |
| 12/23/2025 | Flyers | L 3-1 | Home |
| 12/27/2025 | Stars | W 4-3 | Away |
| 12/28/2025 | Penguins | - | Home |
| 12/30/2025 | Islanders | - | Home |
| 1/1/2026 | Stars | - | Home |
| 1/3/2026 | Capitals | - | Away |