Tuesday's NHL play will see the Pittsburgh Penguins (14-7-6) take on the Anaheim Ducks (18-10-1), starting at 7 p.m. ET at PPG Paints Arena and broadcast on ESPN+. The Penguins rank fifth in the Eastern Conference with 34 points and the Ducks are third in the Western Conference with 37 points.
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Penguins vs. Ducks: Dec. 9 Viewing Options
- Date: Tuesday, December 9, 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 | 3.15 | 9th |
| Goals Allowed | 2.7 | 8th |
| Shots | 27.1 | 19th |
| Shots Allowed | 28.6 | 21st |
| Power Play % | 33.33% | 1st |
| Penalty Kill % | 85% | 4th |
Ducks' 2025-26 Stats
| Stat | Per-Game Average | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Goals Scored | 3.59 | 2nd |
| Goals Allowed | 3.28 | 23rd |
| Shots | 31.1 | 3rd |
| Shots Allowed | 28.7 | 22nd |
| Power Play % | 18.81% | 18th |
| Penalty Kill % | 75.26% | 28th |
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Penguins vs. Ducks Top Players
Penguins
- One of Pittsburgh's top offensive options this season is Sidney Crosby, who has put up 30 points in 27 games.
- Evgeni Malkin is another of Pittsburgh's major contributors currently with 29 total points (nine goals and 20 assists) to his name.
- On 56 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.
Ducks
- Leo Carlsson has scored 16 goals (0.6 per game) and collected 22 assists (0.8 per game), fueling the Anaheim offense with 38 total points (1.3 per game). He takes 2.6 shots per game, shooting 21.1%.
- Cutter Gauthier is one of the top contributors for Anaheim with 33 total points (1.1 per game), with 16 goals and 17 assists in 29 games.
- Troy Terry's seven goals and 23 assists add up to 30 points this season.
- Lukas Dostal is 11-5-1 this season, amassing 453 saves and giving up 48 goals (2.8 goals against average) with a .904 save percentage (25th in the league).
Penguins vs. Ducks Injury Report
Penguins
Caleb Jones: Out (Lower Body),
Tanner Howe: Out (Acl ),
Rickard Rakell: Out (Hand),
Evgeni Malkin: Out (Upper Body),
Blake Lizotte: Out (Undisclosed),
Filip Hallander: Out (Leg)
Ducks
Petr Mrazek: Out (Lower Body),
Lukas Dostal: Out (Upper Body)
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Penguins' Schedule
| Date | Opponent | Score | Home/Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| 12/1/2025 | Flyers | W 5-1 | Away |
| 12/4/2025 | Lightning | W 4-3 | Away |
| 12/7/2025 | Stars | L 3-2 | Away |
| 12/9/2025 | Ducks | - | Home |
| 12/11/2025 | Canadiens | - | Home |
| 12/13/2025 | Sharks | - | Home |
| 12/14/2025 | Mammoth | - | Home |
Ducks' Schedule
| Date | Opponent | Score | Home/Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| 12/3/2025 | Mammoth | L 7-0 | Home |
| 12/5/2025 | Capitals | W 4-3 | Home |
| 12/7/2025 | Blackhawks | W 7-1 | Home |
| 12/9/2025 | Penguins | - | Away |
| 12/11/2025 | Islanders | - | Away |
| 12/13/2025 | Devils | - | Away |
| 12/15/2025 | Rangers | - | Away |