The Pittsburgh Penguins (20-21-8) head to Honda Center to face the Anaheim Ducks (18-23-6) in what promises to be a compelling matchup between two teams desperate to turn their seasons around.
The Penguins enter the contest having won just three of their last ten games, though they're coming off an impressive 5-1 victory against the Kings, while the Ducks are mired in a four-game losing streak and struggling to find offensive rhythm.
Sidney Crosby and Rickard Rakell have been bright spots for Pittsburgh, combining for 36 goals and 55 assists this season, while the Ducks' offense has managed just 2.36 goals per game, with Troy Terry and Frank Vatrano leading their scoring efforts.
The goaltending battle could prove decisive, as Penguins' Alex Nedeljkovic (.893 save percentage) looks to outperform Anaheim's Lukas Dostal, who has been a rare positive for the Ducks with a .907 save percentage and 5.5 goals saved above average.
Both teams' defensive units have shown vulnerability this season, with Pittsburgh allowing 3.59 goals per game and Anaheim surrendering 3.15, suggesting this matchup could hinge on which team better addresses their defensive shortcomings.
As these struggling teams prepare to face off at Honda Center, the question remains whether the Penguins' superior offensive firepower or the Ducks' home-ice advantage will prove the deciding factor in this intriguing NHL matchup.
Anaheim Ducks vs. Pittsburgh Penguins: who will win?
For tonight's Anaheim Ducks vs Pittsburgh Penguins matchup, our predictive model gives the Penguins a 68.67% chance of defeating the Ducks.
Pre-game probabilities
Pittsburgh Penguins
Moneyline
Win %
68.67%
31.33%
Anaheim Ducks
Pittsburgh Penguins: 68.67% win probability
- Superior offensive output (148 goals scored vs Ducks' 113)
- Better overall point accumulation (48 points in 49 games vs Ducks' 42 in 47)
- Higher win percentage (20 wins vs Ducks' 18 despite similar games played)
Anaheim Ducks: 31.33% win probability
- Poor defensive record (150 goals against, among worst in league)
- Struggling recent form (LLLLW showing consistency issues)
- Low scoring efficiency (113 goals scored, lowest in Pacific Division)
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Anaheim Ducks vs. Pittsburgh Penguins form
Anaheim Ducks vs. Pittsburgh Penguins head to head
Anaheim Ducks
17%
Pittsburgh Penguins
83%
Oct 31, 2024
Pittsburgh Penguins
2 : 1
Anaheim Ducks
Nov 8, 2023
Anaheim Ducks
0 : 2
Pittsburgh Penguins
Oct 30, 2023
Pittsburgh Penguins
3 : 4
Anaheim Ducks
Feb 11, 2023
Anaheim Ducks
3 : 6
Pittsburgh Penguins
Jan 17, 2023
Pittsburgh Penguins
4 : 3
Anaheim Ducks
Jan 12, 2022
Anaheim Ducks
1 : 4
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