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The Tuesday NHL slate includes the Pittsburgh Penguins (4-2) hosting the Vancouver Canucks (4-2) at PPG Paints Arena, starting at 7 p.m. ET on ESPN+. The Penguins are fifth in the Eastern Conference and the Canucks are fifth in the Western Conference.
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Penguins vs. Canucks: Oct. 21 Viewing Options
- Date: Tuesday, October 21, 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 | 3.00 | 14th |
| Goals Allowed | 2.50 | 8th |
| Shots | 25.8 | 25th |
| Shots Allowed | 29.5 | 19th |
| Power Play % | 21.43% | 14th |
| Penalty Kill % | 78.95% | 17th |
Canucks' 2025-26 Stats
| Stat | Per-Game Average | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Goals Scored | 3.17 | 11th |
| Goals Allowed | 2.83 | 12th |
| Shots | 25.3 | 27th |
| Shots Allowed | 30.8 | 26th |
| Power Play % | 20.00% | 15th |
| Penalty Kill % | 78.26% | 18th |
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Penguins vs. Canucks Top Players
Penguins
- Evgeni Malkin is one of Pittsburgh's leading contributors this season with nine points. He has averaged 0.5 goals per game, shooting 23.1%.
- Having scored three goals and adding four assists, Sidney Crosby is an important piece of the offense for Pittsburgh through six games.
- Through six games, Justin Brazeau has proven himself as an important offensive option for Pittsburgh. He has five points (four goals and one assist).
- In three games played this season, Arturs Silovs (2-1-0) has given up eight goals.
Canucks
- Conor Garland has racked up six points (1.0 per game) for Vancouver, with one goal and five assists in six games (playing 20:13 per game).
- Quinn Hughes has posted five total points (0.8 per game) this campaign. He has one goal and four assists.
- Kiefer Sherwood has posted four goals on the season, adding zero assists.
- Thatcher Demko is 3-1-0 this season, compiling 107 saves and allowing nine goals (2.3 goals against average) with a .922 save percentage (15th in the league).
Penguins vs. Canucks Injury Report
Penguins
Jack St. Ivany: Out (Lower Body),
Joel Blomqvist: Out (Lower Body),
Kevin Hayes: Out (Upper Body),
Rutger McGroarty: Out (Upper Body),
Tanner Howe: Out (Acl )
Canucks
Derek Forbort: Out (Undisclosed),
Guillaume Brisebois: Out (Lower Body),
Jett Woo: Out (Upper Body),
Brock Boeser: Day-To-Day (Personal),
Nils Hoglander: Out (Ankle),
Jonathan Lekkerimaki: Out (Undisclosed),
Filip Chytil: Out (Undisclosed)
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Penguins' Schedule
| Date | Opponent | Score | Home/Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10/14/2025 | Ducks | L 4-3 | Away |
| 10/16/2025 | Kings | W 4-2 | Away |
| 10/18/2025 | Sharks | W 3-0 | Away |
| 10/21/2025 | Canucks | - | Home |
| 10/23/2025 | Panthers | - | Away |
| 10/25/2025 | Blue Jackets | - | Home |
| 10/27/2025 | Blues | - | Home |
Canucks' Schedule
| Date | Opponent | Score | Home/Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10/16/2025 | Stars | W 5-3 | Away |
| 10/17/2025 | Blackhawks | W 3-2 | Away |
| 10/19/2025 | Capitals | W 4-3 | Away |
| 10/21/2025 | Penguins | - | Away |
| 10/23/2025 | Predators | - | Away |
| 10/25/2025 | Canadiens | - | Home |
| 10/26/2025 | Oilers | - | Home |