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2026-27 Preseason

Pittsburgh Penguins at Chicago Blackhawks NHL Predictions

2025-12-28 • United Center
Chicago Blackhawks 3 - 7 Pittsburgh Penguins

📊 Pre-Game Predictions

Win Probability
CHI: 33.4%
PIT: 66.6%
Expected Goals
CHI: 2.68
PIT: 4.70
Total Goals
Median: 6.1
Over 5.5: 61%
Over 6.5: 47%

Head-to-Head History

Model accuracy in this matchup: 67% • CHI at home vs PIT: 1-2
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
1CHI1511.41
1PIT1411.01
2CHI1521.33
2PIT1711.57
3CHI1600.81
3PIT200.10
Shots are modeled attempts: shots on goal, goals, and missed shots. Blocked shots are excluded. High danger is xG >= 0.20.

🎯 Shot Chart

Shot chart for Pittsburgh Penguins at Chicago Blackhawks

📈 Post-Game Analysis

Prediction Result
✅ Correct
Confidence: 66.6%
Total Goals
Actual: 10.0
Expected: 7.4
Score Breakdown
Chicago Blackhawks 3 - 7 Pittsburgh Penguins
Expected: 2.7 - 4.7