Pittsburgh Penguins v Chicago Blackhawks: what the numbers say
Pittsburgh Penguins meet Chicago Blackhawks at PPG Paints Arena, Wednesday 11:30am (NHL). Chicago Blackhawks have won 20 of the 38 meetings with Pittsburgh Penguins since 1999.
The big picture
Pittsburgh Penguins come in 22nd on the ladder; Chicago Blackhawks are 31st. Pittsburgh Penguins have the higher position to protect.
Pittsburgh Penguins are 5–11 in NHL 2026-27, averaging 3.2 goals for and 3.6 against.
Chicago Blackhawks are 4–13 in NHL 2026-27, averaging 2.2 goals for and 3.9 against.
Form
Pittsburgh Penguins have won one of their last five and most recently lost to Boston Bruins 2–6.
Chicago Blackhawks have won zero of their last five and most recently lost to Tampa Bay Lightning 1–4.
Chicago Blackhawks have lost their last five.
Pittsburgh Penguins have lost their last four.
Head to head
These sides have met 38 times on our records since 1999: Pittsburgh Penguins 16, Chicago Blackhawks 20, 2 drawn.
Last time out (2026-27), Chicago Blackhawks won 5–3 at United Center.
Biggest margin between these two: Chicago Blackhawks by 9 goals in 2017-18 (10–1).
Players to watch
For Pittsburgh Penguins, watch Nick Robertson (7 goals in 2026-27) and Evgeni Malkin (6 goals, 5 assists in 2026-27).
For Chicago Blackhawks, watch Roman Kantserov (8 goals, 2 assists in 2026-27) and Frank Nazar (5 goals, 2 assists in 2026-27).
At PPG Paints Arena
Pittsburgh Penguins have won 9 of their last 19 at PPG Paints Arena.
What the numbers say
On form, ladder and history, Pittsburgh Penguins have the edge.
Written automatically from Lineball's own match and player database. Not betting advice.
