Chicago Blackhawks at Pittsburgh Penguins NHL Predictions
2026-12-08 • PPG Paints Arena
Pittsburgh Penguins vs Chicago Blackhawks @ 7:30 PM EST
📊 Pre-Game Predictions
Win Probability
PIT: 73.5%
CHI: 26.5%
Expected Goals
PIT: 4.02
CHI: 2.51
Total Goals
Median: 6.5
Over 5.5: 62%
Over 6.5: 51%
🥅 Goalie Matchup
PIT
Arturs Silovs - 5-5-1 | 0.876 SV% | 3.26 GAA
CHI
Spencer Knight - 4-9-0 | 0.891 SV% | 3.34 GAA
| Stat | PIT | CHI |
|---|---|---|
| Season SV% | 0.886 | 0.909 |
| Last 5 SV% | 0.888 | 0.897 |
| SV% vs Opponent | — | 0.889 |
| GAA | 3.20 | 2.63 |
Last 5 / vs opponent shown when available in goalie stats. Confirmed goalie row used when available; otherwise current projected starter is shown.
Head-to-Head History
Model accuracy in this matchup: 64% • PIT at home vs CHI: 3-2
| Date | Score | Winner | Model Pick |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-10-13 | CHI 5 - 3 PIT | CHI | PIT |
| 2026-01-29 | PIT 6 - 2 CHI | PIT | PIT |
| 2025-12-28 | CHI 3 - 7 PIT | PIT | PIT |
| 2025-04-08 | PIT 5 - 0 CHI | PIT | PIT |
| 2025-04-06 | CHI 3 - 1 PIT | CHI | CHI |
🔮 Game Preview
This game is scheduled for 2026-12-08 at 7:30 PM EST.
Check back after the game for in-game win probability analysis and post-game results.
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