Result
4:3 penalties
21/12/2025 at 19:00 (Time Zone – GMT-5 (America/New_York))
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Match Stats
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| Shots on Goal |
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| 31 | 26 |
| Shots off target |
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| 19 | 17 |
| Shooting PCT |
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| 10.71% (6/31) | 17.65% (12/26) |
| Blocked Shots |
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| 18 | 10 |
| Goalkeeper Saves |
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| 14 | 25 |
| Saves PCT |
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| 82.35% (14/26) | 89.29% (25/31) |
| Penalties |
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| 3 | 4 |
| PIM |
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| 6 | 8 |
| Power-play Goals |
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| 1 | 0 |
| Shorthanded Goals |
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| 0 | 0 |
| Power-play PCT |
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| 33.33% (1/4) | 0% (0/3) |
| Pen. Killing PCT |
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| 100% (3/3) | 66.67% (3/4) |
| Hits |
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| 30 | 25 |
| Faceoffs Won |
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| 27 | 25 |
| Faceoffs % |
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| 51.52 | 48.48 |
| Giveaways |
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| 16 | 19 |
| Takeaways |
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| 4 | 5 |
| Empty Net Goals |
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| 0 | 0 |
Key Moments
Here there are
- 1st Period (2 - 1)
- 04:32, Dobson N. (2 min),
- 07:31, 0 - 1, Kapanen O. (G), Slafkovsky J. (A), Demidov I. (A2)
- 07:58, 1 - 1, Crosby S. (G), Karlsson E. (A), Rakell R. (A2)
- 09:19, Letang K. (2 min),
- 12:02, Engstrom A. (2 min),
- 12:40, 2 - 1, Rakell R. (G), Rust B. (A), Crosby S. (A2)
- 2nd Period (1 - 1)
- 03:54, 2 - 2, Demidov I. (G), Slafkovsky J. (A), Kapanen O. (A2)
- 11:51, 3 - 2, Acciari N. (G), Letang K. (A), Silovs A. (A2)
- 14:21, Shea R. (2 min),
- 14:21, Blais S. (2 min),
- 3rd Period (0 - 1)
- 04:04, 3 - 3, Dobson N. (G), Blais S. (A), Matheson M. (A2)
- 06:43, Novak T. (2 min),
- 11:23, Beck O. (2 min),
- Overtime (0 - 0)
- Penalties (2 - 1)
- 1, Hayes K. (Penalty Shot),
- 1, Texier A. (Penalty Shot),
- 2, Crosby S. (Penalty Shot),
- 2, Caufield C. (Penalty Shot),
- 3, Rakell R. (Penalty Shot),
- 3, Suzuki N. (Penalty Shot),
Chances of winning
Pittsburgh Penguins 40.4% | Draw 22.3% | Montreal Canadiens 37.3% |
Initial Probability
(when we started the analysis)
Our Initial ML Estimation
Analysis of Changes in Winning Probabilities:
Pittsburgh Penguins has seen a decrease in its chances compared to the initial analysis. (-2.5%)Montreal Canadiens has improved its chances compared to the initial analysis. (+1.7%)ML Model estimates a higher probability for Pittsburgh Penguins than the current prediction. (+2.4%)ML Model estimates a lower probability for Montreal Canadiens than the current prediction. (-1.6%)
Pittsburgh Penguins - Montreal Canadiens Odds
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1 |
X |
2 |
Marga |
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Avarage Now (Initially) |
2.37 ↑ (2.2) |
4.29 ↓ (4.41) |
2.54 ↓ (2.65) |
4.9% (5.9%) | |
- The most likely Over/Under: 6.00
What is the prediction for Pittsburgh Penguins - Montreal Canadiens?
Users Predictions:
14 users predict this event. Pittsburgh will win (votes: 2 - 14.3%). Montreal will win (votes: 9 - 64.3%). It will Tie (votes: 3 - 21.4%).
Confidence interval (95%) for Montreal: 39.2% – 89.4%.Verified Performance Core (Selected Experts): Montreal Canadiens will win (7 of 7 users predict this - 100%) 🥈 Silver Tip. The most likely score by Bookmakers is 3:2.
Preview Facts
- An outsider and one of the leaders will play in this match (ranked 13 and 4 in the zone Promotion ~ NHL (Play Offs: )).
- In the last 5 head-to-head matches, Pittsburgh won 2.
- Pittsburgh is going through a poor run of results (last 5 games: 0 wins).
- Montreal has been unpredictable lately (in the last 5 games, wins – 3).
- Recently, Montreal has had a series of home games.
- In this match, both teams are almost equally likely to win.
- There will not play in Pittsburgh: Hallander F.
(Leg Injury)
Jones C.
(Lower-Body Injury)
Lizotte B.
(Upper-Body Injury)
Malkin E.
(Upper-Body Injury)
- There will not play in Montreal: Dach K.
(Broken Leg)
Danault P.
(Illness)
Guhle K.
(Lower-Body Injury)
Laine P.
(Abdominal strain)
Newhook A.
(Ankle Injury)
- In the last 20 head-to-head matches, Pittsburgh won 10 matches, drew 0 matches, lost 10 matches, and goals 68:55. (average 3.4:2.8).
- Including home matches between the teams, Pittsburgh won 6 matches, drew 0 matches, lost 4 matches, and goals 33:27. (average 3.3:2.7).
How many head-to-head matches has Pittsburgh Penguins won against Montreal Canadiens?
Pittsburgh Penguins has won 6 of their last 12 head-to-head matches.
How many head-to-head matches has Montreal Canadiens won against Pittsburgh Penguins?
Montreal Canadiens has won 6 of their last 12 head-to-head matches.
What were the results of their latest head-to-head matches?
The latest head-to-head matches between Pittsburgh Penguins - Montreal Canadiens were as follows:
20.12.2025
Montreal Canadiens
-
Pittsburgh Penguins
4:0
11.12.2025
Pittsburgh Penguins
-
Montreal Canadiens
2:4
22.09.2025
Montreal Canadiens
-
Pittsburgh Penguins
2:1
12.12.2024
Montreal Canadiens
-
Pittsburgh Penguins
2:9
02.11.2024
Pittsburgh Penguins
-
Montreal Canadiens
3:1
Latest results of Pittsburgh Penguins
Latest results of Montreal Canadiens
NHL Table
MainWestern Conference | | Pl | W | WO | LO | L | | Pts |
| 1 | Colorado Avalanche ✔ | 81 | 47 | 7 | 11 | 16 | 300:203 | 119 |
| 2 | Dallas Stars ✔ | 82 | 38 | 12 | 12 | 20 | 279:226 | 112 |
| 3 | Minnesota Wild ✔ | 82 | 31 | 15 | 12 | 24 | 272:240 | 104 |
| 4 | Vegas Golden Knights ✔ | 82 | 30 | 9 | 17 | 26 | 265:250 | 95 |
| 5 | Utah Mammoth ✔ | 81 | 33 | 10 | 6 | 32 | 265:235 | 92 |
| 6 | Edmonton Oilers ✔ | 81 | 31 | 9 | 11 | 30 | 276:268 | 91 |
| 7 | Anaheim Ducks ✔ | 81 | 25 | 17 | 6 | 33 | 268:284 | 90 |
| 8 | Los Angeles Kings ✔ | 81 | 22 | 13 | 20 | 26 | 224:244 | 90 |
| 9 | Nashville Predators | 81 | 28 | 10 | 10 | 33 | 243:264 | 86 |
| 10 | San Jose Sharks | 81 | 26 | 12 | 8 | 35 | 245:291 | 84 |
| 11 | St. Louis Blues | 81 | 32 | 4 | 12 | 33 | 226:255 | 84 |
| 12 | Winnipeg Jets | 81 | 28 | 7 | 12 | 34 | 230:254 | 82 |
| 13 | Seattle Kraken | 81 | 26 | 8 | 11 | 36 | 226:261 | 79 |
| 14 | Calgary Flames | 81 | 26 | 7 | 9 | 39 | 209:258 | 75 |
| 15 | Chicago Blackhawks | 82 | 22 | 7 | 14 | 39 | 213:275 | 72 |
| 16 | Vancouver Canucks | 81 | 15 | 10 | 8 | 48 | 215:310 | 58 |
Eastern Conference | | Pl | W | WO | LO | L | | Pts |
| 1 | Carolina Hurricanes ✔ | 82 | 39 | 14 | 7 | 22 | 296:240 | 113 |
| 2 | Buffalo Sabres ✔ | 82 | 42 | 8 | 9 | 23 | 288:241 | 109 |
| 3 | Tampa Bay Lightning ✔ | 82 | 40 | 10 | 6 | 26 | 290:231 | 106 |
| 4 | Montreal Canadiens ✔ | 82 | 34 | 14 | 10 | 24 | 283:256 | 106 |
| 5 | Boston Bruins ✔ | 82 | 33 | 12 | 10 | 27 | 272:250 | 100 |
| 6 | Ottawa Senators ✔ | 82 | 38 | 6 | 11 | 27 | 278:246 | 99 |
| 7 | Pittsburgh Penguins ✔ | 82 | 34 | 7 | 16 | 25 | 293:268 | 98 |
| 8 | Philadelphia Flyers ✔ | 82 | 27 | 16 | 12 | 27 | 250:243 | 98 |
| 9 | Washington Capitals | 82 | 37 | 6 | 9 | 30 | 263:244 | 95 |
| 10 | Detroit Red Wings | 82 | 30 | 11 | 10 | 31 | 241:258 | 92 |
| 11 | Columbus Blue Jackets | 82 | 28 | 12 | 12 | 30 | 253:253 | 92 |
| 12 | New York Islanders | 82 | 29 | 14 | 5 | 34 | 233:241 | 91 |
| 13 | New Jersey Devils | 82 | 29 | 13 | 3 | 37 | 230:254 | 87 |
| 14 | Florida Panthers | 82 | 32 | 8 | 4 | 38 | 251:276 | 84 |
| 15 | Toronto Maple Leafs | 82 | 23 | 9 | 14 | 36 | 253:299 | 78 |
| 16 | New York Rangers | 82 | 25 | 9 | 9 | 39 | 238:250 | 77 |
Promotion ~ NHL (Play Offs: )
Clinched Spots for Teams
Colorado Avalanche is Qualified for NHL (Play Offs )
Dallas Stars is Qualified for NHL (Play Offs )
Minnesota Wild is Qualified for NHL (Play Offs )
Vegas Golden Knights is Qualified for NHL (Play Offs )
Utah Mammoth is Qualified for NHL (Play Offs )
Edmonton Oilers is Qualified for NHL (Play Offs )
Anaheim Ducks is Qualified for NHL (Play Offs )
Los Angeles Kings is Qualified for NHL (Play Offs )
Carolina Hurricanes is Qualified for NHL (Play Offs )
Buffalo Sabres is Qualified for NHL (Play Offs )
Tampa Bay Lightning is Qualified for NHL (Play Offs )
Montreal Canadiens is Qualified for NHL (Play Offs )
Boston Bruins is Qualified for NHL (Play Offs )
Ottawa Senators is Qualified for NHL (Play Offs )
Pittsburgh Penguins is Qualified for NHL (Play Offs )
Philadelphia Flyers is Qualified for NHL (Play Offs )