The Pittsburgh Penguins (12-14-4) host the Montreal Canadiens (11-14-3) at Bell Centre on Thursday, December 12 at 7:00 PM ET on ESPN+. The Penguins lost to the Colorado Avalanche 6-2 in their last game, while the Canadiens are coming off a 3-2 shootout victory over the Anaheim Ducks.
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As hockey play continues, get ready for the matchup by checking out which club we predict will pick up the victory in Thursday's game.
In the past 10 games for the Canadiens (5-4-1), their offense has totaled 26 goals while their defense has allowed 28 goals. They have registered 23 power-play opportunities during that span, and have scored five goals (21.7%).
Penguins vs. Canadiens Predictions for Thursday
Our computer projections model for this encounter calls for a final tally of Canadiens 4, Penguins 3.
- Moneyline Pick: Canadiens (-105)
- Total Pick: No Pick - Predicted Margin Negligible
- Spread Pick: Canadiens (+1.5)
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Penguins Splits and Trends
- The Penguins have finished 4-4-8 in overtime contests to contribute to an overall record of 12-14-4.
- In the eight games Pittsburgh has played that were decided by one goal, it has a 5-1-2 record (good for 12 points).
- In the five games this season the Penguins recorded only one goal, they lost every time.
- Pittsburgh has taken six points from the eight games this season when it scored exactly two goals (2-4-2 record).
- The Penguins are 10-3-2 in the 15 games when they have scored more than two goals (to register 22 points).
- In the 12 games when Pittsburgh has capitalized on a single power-play goal, it registered nine points after finishing 3-6-3.
- In the 12 games this season in which it has outshot its opponent, Pittsburgh is 7-2-3 (17 points).
- The Penguins have been outshot by opponents in 17 games, going 5-11-1 to register 11 points.
Canadiens Splits and Trends
- The Canadiens have a record of 11-14-3 this season and are 3-3-6 in overtime contests.
- Montreal has earned 10 points (4-1-2) in its seven games that finished with a one-goal margin.
- This season the Canadiens registered just one goal in four games and they've earned two points (1-3-0) in those contests.
- Montreal has six points (2-4-2) when scoring a pair of goals this season.
- The Canadiens have scored three or more goals 15 times, earning 17 points from those matchups (8-6-1).
- Montreal has scored a single power-play goal in 17 games this season and has recorded 20 points from those matchups.
- When outshooting its opponent this season, Montreal is 4-2-0 (eight points).
- The Canadiens have been outshot by opponents 21 times this season, and earned 17 points in those games.
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Team Stats Comparison
| Penguins Rank | Penguins AVG | Canadiens AVG | Canadiens Rank | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 22nd | 2.83 | Goals Scored | 2.75 | 23rd |
| 32nd | 3.8 | Goals Allowed | 3.54 | 30th |
| 11th | 29.6 | Shots | 24.2 | 32nd |
| 30th | 32.4 | Shots Allowed | 30 | 26th |
| 14th | 21.59% | Power Play % | 22.09% | 13th |
| 13th | 80.46% | Penalty Kill % | 82.47% | 8th |
Penguins vs. Canadiens Game Time and TV Channel
- When: Thursday, December 12, 2024 at 7:00 PM ET
- TV Channel: ESPN+
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- Where: Bell Centre in Montréal, Quebec
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