The NHL slate on Tuesday features a showdown between the Pittsburgh Penguins (14-7-6) and the Anaheim Ducks (18-10-1), starting at 7 p.m. ET at PPG Paints Arena and broadcast on ESPN+. The Penguins are fifth (with 34 points) in the Eastern Conference and the Ducks are third (37 points) in the Western Conference.
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Penguins vs. Ducks: Dec. 9 Viewing Options
- Date: Tuesday, December 9, 2025
- Time: 7 p.m. ET
- How to watch on TV: ESPN+
- Location: Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
- Venue: PPG Paints Arena
- 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 | 3.15 | 9th |
| Goals Allowed | 2.7 | 8th |
| Shots | 27.1 | 19th |
| Shots Allowed | 28.6 | 21st |
| Power Play % | 33.33% | 1st |
| Penalty Kill % | 85% | 4th |
Ducks' 2025-26 Stats
| Stat | Per-Game Average | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Goals Scored | 3.59 | 2nd |
| Goals Allowed | 3.28 | 23rd |
| Shots | 31.1 | 3rd |
| Shots Allowed | 28.7 | 22nd |
| Power Play % | 18.81% | 18th |
| Penalty Kill % | 75.26% | 28th |
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Penguins vs. Ducks Top Players
Penguins
- One of Pittsburgh's top offensive options this season is Sidney Crosby, who has put up 30 points in 27 games.
- Evgeni Malkin is another of Pittsburgh's important contributors currently with 29 total points (nine goals and 20 assists) to his name.
- On 56 shots (for eight goals) and 13 assists, Bryan Rust has contributed 21 points this season.
- As Pittsburgh's top goalie, Tristan Jarry has recorded 9 wins and 2 losses this season while allowing 32 goals with 336 saves.
Ducks
- Leo Carlsson has scored 16 goals (0.6 per game) and collected 22 assists (0.8 per game), fueling the Anaheim offense with 38 total points (1.3 per game). He takes 2.6 shots per game, shooting 21.1%.
- Cutter Gauthier has totaled 33 total points (1.1 per game) this season. He has 16 goals and 17 assists.
- Troy Terry has netted seven goals on the season, adding 23 assists.
- Lukas Dostal is 11-5-1 on the season, giving up 48 goals (2.8 goals against average) and collecting 453 saves with a .904 save percentage (25th in the league).
Penguins vs. Ducks Injury Report
Penguins
Rickard Rakell: Out (Hand),
Caleb Jones: Out (Lower Body),
Evgeni Malkin: Day-To-Day (Upper Body),
Tanner Howe: Out (Acl ),
Filip Hallander: Out (Leg),
Justin Brazeau: Out (Upper Body)
Ducks
Petr Mrazek: Out (Lower Body),
Lukas Dostal: Out (Upper Body)
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Penguins' Schedule
| Date | Opponent | Score | Home/Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| 12/1/2025 | Flyers | W 5-1 | Away |
| 12/4/2025 | Lightning | W 4-3 | Away |
| 12/7/2025 | Stars | L 3-2 | Away |
| 12/9/2025 | Ducks | - | Home |
| 12/11/2025 | Canadiens | - | Home |
| 12/13/2025 | Sharks | - | Home |
| 12/14/2025 | Mammoth | - | Home |
Ducks' Schedule
| Date | Opponent | Score | Home/Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| 12/3/2025 | Mammoth | L 7-0 | Home |
| 12/5/2025 | Capitals | W 4-3 | Home |
| 12/7/2025 | Blackhawks | W 7-1 | Home |
| 12/9/2025 | Penguins | - | Away |
| 12/11/2025 | Islanders | - | Away |
| 12/13/2025 | Devils | - | Away |
| 12/15/2025 | Rangers | - | Away |