The Pittsburgh Penguins (14-7-7) hit the ice against the Montreal Canadiens (15-11-3) in NHL play on Thursday, starting at 7 p.m. ET at PPG Paints Arena and broadcast on ESPN+. The Penguins rank seventh while the Canadiens are 11th in the Eastern Conference.
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Penguins vs. Canadiens: Dec. 11 Viewing Options
- Date: Thursday, December 11, 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 | 3.14 | 9th |
| Goals Allowed | 2.71 | 8th |
| Shots | 27.9 | 16th |
| Shots Allowed | 28.6 | 21st |
| Power Play % | 32.39% | 1st |
| Penalty Kill % | 85.19% | 4th |
Canadiens' 2025-26 Stats
| Stat | Per-Game Average | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Goals Scored | 3.14 | 9th |
| Goals Allowed | 3.55 | 30th |
| Shots | 25.3 | 29th |
| Shots Allowed | 27.2 | 12th |
| Power Play % | 25.61% | 4th |
| Penalty Kill % | 77.17% | 26th |
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Penguins vs. Canadiens Top Players
Penguins
- One of Pittsburgh's top offensive options this season is Sidney Crosby, who has recorded 31 points in 28 games.
- Evgeni Malkin has nine goals and 20 assists for Pittsburgh to compile 29 total points (1.1 per game).
- On 62 shots (for eight goals) and 13 assists, Bryan Rust has contributed 21 points this season.
- Across 13 games played, Tristan Jarry has a goaltending record of 9-2-1. During those games, he's allowed 32 goals while recording 336 saves.
Canadiens
- Nicholas Suzuki has racked up 33 points (1.1 per game) for Montreal, with eight goals and 25 assists in 29 games (playing 20:33 per game).
- Cole Caufield has scored 31 total points (1.1 per game) this campaign. He has 16 goals and 15 assists.
- Ivan Demidov has 23 points so far, including six goals and 17 assists.
- Jakub Dobes is 10-5-2 on the season, giving up 50 goals (3.2 goals against average) and compiling 392 saves with an .887 save percentage (46th in the league).
Penguins vs. Canadiens Injury Report
Penguins
Tanner Howe: Out (Acl ),
Caleb Jones: Out (Lower Body),
Filip Hallander: Out (Leg),
Rickard Rakell: Out (Hand),
Evgeni Malkin: Out (Upper Body),
Blake Lizotte: Out (Undisclosed),
Jack St. Ivany: Out (Lower Body)
Canadiens
Kirby Dach: Out (Foot),
Kaiden Guhle: Out (Lower Body),
Alexander Newhook: Out (Ankle),
Patrik Laine: Out (Abdomen),
Jake Evans: Day-To-Day (Personal)
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Penguins' Schedule
| Date | Opponent | Score | Home/Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| 12/4/2025 | Lightning | W 4-3 | Away |
| 12/7/2025 | Stars | L 3-2 | Away |
| 12/9/2025 | Ducks | L 4-3 | Home |
| 12/11/2025 | Canadiens | - | Home |
| 12/13/2025 | Sharks | - | Home |
| 12/14/2025 | Mammoth | - | Home |
| 12/16/2025 | Oilers | - | Home |
Canadiens' Schedule
| Date | Opponent | Score | Home/Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| 12/6/2025 | Maple Leafs | W 2-1 | Away |
| 12/7/2025 | Blues | L 4-3 | Home |
| 12/9/2025 | Lightning | L 6-1 | Home |
| 12/11/2025 | Penguins | - | Away |
| 12/13/2025 | Rangers | - | Away |
| 12/14/2025 | Oilers | - | Home |
| 12/16/2025 | Flyers | - | Home |