The Edmonton Oilers (25-12-3) square off against the Pittsburgh Penguins (17-17-8) in NHL action on Thursday, starting at 7:00 PM ET at PPG Paints Arena and broadcast on ESPN+. The Oilers rank fourth in the Western Conference and the Penguins are ninth in the Eastern Conference.
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Oilers vs. Penguins: Jan. 9 Viewing Options
- Date: Thursday, January 9, 2025
- Time: 7:00 PM 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)
Oilers' 2024-25 Stats
| Stat | Average | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Goals Scored | 3.3 | 8th |
| Goals Allowed | 2.73 | 8th |
| Shots | 32.1 | 1st |
| Shots Allowed | 26.2 | 5th |
| Power Play % | 23.76% | 9th |
| Penalty Kill % | 77.42% | 22nd |
Penguins' 2024-25 Stats
| Stat | Average | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Goals Scored | 3.02 | 15th |
| Goals Allowed | 3.62 | 32nd |
| Shots | 28.5 | 14th |
| Shots Allowed | 31.4 | 29th |
| Power Play % | 26.23% | 5th |
| Penalty Kill % | 80.34% | 14th |
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Oilers vs. Penguins Top Players
Oilers
- Leon Draisaitl is one of Edmonton's leading contributors this season with 59 points. He has averaged 0.7 goals per game, shooting 23.6%.
- Having scored 16 goals and adding 39 assists, Connor McDavid is excelling for Edmonton through 37 games.
- Edmonton's offensive effort is aided by Evan Bouchard's 55 points. He's contributed 23 assists.
- As Edmonton's top goalie, Stuart Skinner has recorded 16 wins and 8 losses this season while allowing 71 goals with 650 saves.
Penguins
- Sidney Crosby has totaled 11 goals and 33 assists in 42 games for Pittsburgh, good for 44 points.
- Rickard Rakell has helped lead the attack for Pittsburgh this season with 20 goals and 14 assists.
- Evgeni Malkin has posted seven goals on the season, adding 24 assists.
- Tristan Jarry is 8-6-4 this season, collecting 497 saves and allowing 63 goals (3.4 goals against average) with an .889 save percentage (54th in the league).
Oilers vs. Penguins Injury Report
Oilers
Evander Kane: Out (Abdomen),
Alec Regula: Out (Knee)
Penguins
Phillip Tomasino: Out (Lower Body),
Evgeni Malkin: Questionable (Undisclosed)
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Oilers' Schedule
| Date | Opponent | Score | Home/Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1/3/2025 | Ducks | W 3-2 | Home |
| 1/4/2025 | Kraken | W 4-2 | Away |
| 1/7/2025 | Bruins | W 4-0 | Away |
| 1/9/2025 | Penguins | - | Away |
| 1/11/2025 | Blackhawks | - | Away |
| 1/13/2025 | Kings | - | Home |
| 1/15/2025 | Wild | - | Away |
Penguins' Schedule
| Date | Opponent | Score | Home/Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1/3/2025 | Panthers | L 3-2 | Away |
| 1/5/2025 | Hurricanes | L 4-3 | Away |
| 1/7/2025 | Blue Jackets | L 4-3 | Home |
| 1/9/2025 | Oilers | - | Home |
| 1/11/2025 | Senators | - | Home |
| 1/12/2025 | Lightning | - | Home |
| 1/14/2025 | Kraken | - | Home |