Games / NHL / Dec 8, 2026

Chicago Blackhawks vs Pittsburgh Penguins: stats, injuries and matchup preview

The Chicago Blackhawks (4-13-1) visit the Pittsburgh Penguins (6-10-2) on Tuesday, December 8, 2026 at 7:30 PM ET, at PPG Paints Arena, Pittsburgh, PA. TV: TNT. Below: injuries, recent form, a team comparison and matchup notes for Pittsburgh Penguins vs Chicago Blackhawks.

NHLTuesday, December 8, 2026

Chicago Blackhawks4-13-1

7:30 PM ETDec 8, 2026

Pittsburgh Penguins6-10-2

DateDec 8, 2026

Time7:30 PM ET

VenuePPG Paints Arena, Pittsburgh, PA

TVTNT

Team comparison

Chicago BlackhawksPittsburgh Penguins

Goals per game

2.2

3.2

Goals allowed per game

4.2

3.6

4-13-1Record6-10-2

8th in Central DivisionStanding7th in Metropolitan Division

0-9Road record / home record4-4

LLLLLLast 5LWLLL

L6StreakL1

Team stats

Chicago BlackhawksPittsburgh Penguins

Goals Against Average

4.22

3.56

Shots Against per Game

30.7

27.3

Penalty Kill Percentage

78.6

76.6

Power Play Goals Against

Short Handed Goals Against

Goals For per Game

2.17

3.17

Shots per Game

22.9

27.3

Power Play Goals

Power Play Percentage

9.8

20.4

Short Handed Goals

Penalty Minutes

155

116

Injury report

Confirm lineups and injuries close to game time.

Chicago Blackhawks

Patrick Kane RW · Upper Body

Injured Reserve

Bowen Byram D · Upper Body

Injured Reserve

Pittsburgh Penguins

Elmer Soderblom LW · Upper Body

Injured Reserve

Bryan Rust RW · Lower Body

Injured Reserve

Trevor van Riemsdyk D · Lower Body

Injured Reserve

Ryan Graves D · Knee

Injured Reserve

Ville Koivunen RW · Lower Body - Not Specified

Day-To-Day

Recent form

Chicago BlackhawksLLLLL

Nov 7, 2026 · at Carolina HurricanesL 2-9

Nov 5, 2026 · at Tampa Bay LightningL 1-4

Nov 4, 2026 · at Florida PanthersL 3-5

Nov 2, 2026 · vs Colorado AvalancheL 2-5

Oct 31, 2026 · at Boston BruinsL 4-5

Pittsburgh PenguinsLWLLL

Nov 8, 2026 · at Anaheim DucksL 2-5

Nov 7, 2026 · at Los Angeles KingsW 5-2

Nov 5, 2026 · vs Boston BruinsL 2-6

Nov 3, 2026 · vs Vegas Golden KnightsL 2-3

Oct 31, 2026 · at Montreal CanadiensL 4-5

Season series

CHI leads series 1-0

Dec 8, 2026CHI 0, PIT 0

Oct 13, 2026PIT 3, CHI 5

Team pages

Chicago Blackhawks
Schedule, roster and stats

Pittsburgh Penguins
Schedule, roster and stats

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Frequently asked questions

What time is Chicago Blackhawks vs Pittsburgh Penguins?

The game is on Tuesday, December 8, 2026 at 7:30 PM ET at PPG Paints Arena, Pittsburgh, PA.

How can I watch Chicago Blackhawks vs Pittsburgh Penguins?

TV: TNT.

What are the records of the Chicago Blackhawks and Pittsburgh Penguins?

Chicago Blackhawks: 4-13-1. Pittsburgh Penguins: 6-10-2.

Who is injured for Chicago Blackhawks vs Pittsburgh Penguins?

Listed out or doubtful: Chicago Blackhawks: Patrick Kane, Bowen Byram. Pittsburgh Penguins: Elmer Soderblom, Bryan Rust, Trevor van Riemsdyk, Ryan Graves. Check the injury report above for the full list, and confirm close to game time.

Where is Chicago Blackhawks vs Pittsburgh Penguins played?

PPG Paints Arena, Pittsburgh, PA.

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