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2026-27 Preseason

Chicago Blackhawks at Pittsburgh Penguins NHL Predictions

2025-04-08 • PPG Paints Arena
Pittsburgh Penguins 5 - 0 Chicago Blackhawks

📊 Pre-Game Predictions

Win Probability
PIT: 74.4%
CHI: 25.6%
Expected Goals
PIT: 4.27
CHI: 2.08
Total Goals
Median: 6.3
Over 5.5: 61%
Over 6.5: 49%

Head-to-Head History

Model accuracy in this matchup: 67% • PIT at home vs CHI: 2-1
DateScoreWinnerModel Pick
2026-01-29PIT 6 - 2 CHIPITPIT
2025-12-28CHI 3 - 7 PITPITPIT
2025-04-08PIT 5 - 0 CHIPITPIT
2025-04-06CHI 3 - 1 PITCHICHI
2024-02-15CHI 1 - 4 PITPITCHI

Shot Quality by Period

PeriodTeamShotsHigh DangerxG
1PIT1911.54
1CHI1811.16
2PIT1800.95
2CHI1100.46
3PIT800.72
3CHI1500.82
Shots are modeled attempts: shots on goal, goals, and missed shots. Blocked shots are excluded. High danger is xG >= 0.20.

📈 Post-Game Analysis

Prediction Result
✅ Correct
Confidence: 74.4%
Total Goals
Actual: 5.0
Expected: 6.3
Score Breakdown
Pittsburgh Penguins 5 - 0 Chicago Blackhawks
Expected: 4.3 - 2.1