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The Pittsburgh Penguins (14-7-6) and Anaheim Ducks (18-10-1) play at PPG Paints Arena on Tuesday, Dec. 9 at 7 p.m. ET on ESPN+. The Penguins fell to the Dallas Stars 3-2 in a shootout in their most recent game, while the Ducks are coming off a 7-1 win against the Chicago Blackhawks.
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Ahead of this matchup, here is who we project to take home the victory in Tuesday's hockey contest.
The Ducks are 6-4-0 in their last 10 contests, totaling 35 goals while conceding 33 in that time. On 34 power-play opportunities during that span, they have scored five goals (14.7%).
Penguins vs. Ducks Predictions for Tuesday
Our computer projection model for this contest calls for a final tally of Penguins 4, Ducks 3.
- Moneyline Pick: Penguins (-120)
- Total Pick: No Pick - Predicted Margin Negligible
- Spread Pick: Ducks (+1.5)
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Penguins Splits and Trends
- The Penguins (14-7-6 overall) have a 1-6-7 record in games that have gone to overtime.
- Pittsburgh has eight points (3-3-2) in the eight games it has played that were decided by one goal.
- In the three games this season the Penguins registered only one goal, they've finished 0-1-2 (two points).
- Pittsburgh has scored a pair of goals in six games this season (0-3-3 record, three points).
- The Penguins are 14-2-1 in the 17 games when they have scored at least three goals (to record 29 points).
- In the eight games when Pittsburgh has recorded a lone power-play goal, it went 2-4-2 to record six points.
- In games when it has outshot opponents, Pittsburgh is 4-4-3 (11 points).
- The Penguins' opponents have had more shots in 15 games. The Penguins went 9-3-3 in those matchups (21 points).
Ducks Splits and Trends
- The Ducks have a 7-1-8 record in overtime contests this season and an 18-10-1 overall record.
- Anaheim has earned 13 points (6-3-1) in its 10 games that finished with a one-goal margin.
- This season the Ducks scored only one goal in four games and they finished 0-3-1 in those matchups.
- Anaheim has two points (1-1-0) in two games this season when it has scored a pair of goals.
- The Ducks have scored more than two goals in 21 games, earning 34 points from those contests.
- This season, Anaheim has recorded a lone power-play goal in seven games has a record of 5-1-1 in those matchups.
- When outshooting its opponent this season, Anaheim is 10-4-1 (21 points).
- The Ducks' opponents have had more shots in 12 games. The Ducks went 8-4-0 in those matchups (16 points).
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Team Stats Comparison
| Penguins Rank | Penguins AVG | Ducks AVG | Ducks Rank | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9th | 3.15 | Goals Scored | 3.59 | 2nd |
| 8th | 2.7 | Goals Allowed | 3.28 | 23rd |
| 19th | 27.1 | Shots | 31.1 | 3rd |
| 21st | 28.6 | Shots Allowed | 28.7 | 22nd |
| 1st | 33.33% | Power Play % | 18.81% | 18th |
| 4th | 85% | Penalty Kill % | 75.26% | 28th |
Penguins vs. Ducks Game Time and TV Channel
- When: Tuesday, December 9, 2025 at 7 p.m. ET
- TV Channel: ESPN+
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- Where: PPG Paints Arena in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
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