NHL play on Thursday features the Pittsburgh Penguins (26-14-11) hosting the Chicago Blackhawks (21-23-9) at PPG Paints Arena, starting at 7 p.m. ET on ESPN+. The Penguins rank seventh in the Eastern Conference with 63 points and the Blackhawks are 12th in the Western Conference with 51 points.
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Penguins vs. Blackhawks: Jan. 29 Viewing Options
- Date: Thursday, January 29, 2026
- 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 | 3.29 | 10th |
| Goals Allowed | 2.84 | 8th |
| Shots | 28.6 | 11th |
| Shots Allowed | 27.6 | 13th |
| Power Play % | 27.41% | 3rd |
| Penalty Kill % | 83.56% | 6th |
Blackhawks' 2025-26 Stats
| Stat | Per-Game Average | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Goals Scored | 2.66 | 26th |
| Goals Allowed | 3.08 | 17th |
| Shots | 25 | 31st |
| Shots Allowed | 29.5 | 26th |
| Power Play % | 19.87% | 17th |
| Penalty Kill % | 85.45% | 1st |
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Penguins vs. Blackhawks Top Players
Penguins
- A leading offensive player this season for Pittsburgh, Sidney Crosby has recorded 57 points.
- Having scored 14 goals and adding 26 assists, Evgeni Malkin is excelling for Pittsburgh through 36 games.
- Through 47 games, Bryan Rust has proven himself as a contributor for Pittsburgh. He has 39 points (18 goals and 21 assists).
- Stuart Skinner (18-12-4) has a 2.6 goals against average and a save percentage of .895 for Pittsburgh.
Blackhawks
- Connor Bedard's 48 points make him a pivotal offensive option for Chicago. He has 20 goals and 28 assists in 40 games.
- Tyler Bertuzzi has helped lead the attack for Chicago this season with 25 goals and 14 assists.
- Chicago's Andre Burakovsky is among the leaders on the team with 30 total points (10 goals and 20 assists).
- Spencer Knight has a .910 save percentage (11th in the league), with 941 total saves, giving up 93 goals (2.6 goals against average). He has put up a 15-14-7 record this season.
Penguins vs. Blackhawks Injury Report
Penguins
Tanner Howe: Out (Acl ),
Filip Hallander: Out (Leg),
Ryan Graves: Out (Lower Body),
Jack St. Ivany: Out (Hand)
Blackhawks
Shea Weber: Out For Season (Ankle)
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Penguins' Schedule
| Date | Opponent | Score | Home/Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1/21/2026 | Flames | W 4-1 | Away |
| 1/22/2026 | Oilers | W 6-2 | Away |
| 1/25/2026 | Canucks | W 3-2 | Away |
| 1/29/2026 | Blackhawks | - | Home |
| 1/31/2026 | Rangers | - | Home |
| 2/2/2026 | Senators | - | Home |
| 2/3/2026 | Islanders | - | Away |
Blackhawks' Schedule
| Date | Opponent | Score | Home/Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1/23/2026 | Lightning | L 2-1 | Home |
| 1/25/2026 | Panthers | L 5-1 | Home |
| 1/27/2026 | Wild | L 4-3 | Away |
| 1/29/2026 | Penguins | - | Away |
| 1/30/2026 | Blue Jackets | - | Home |
| 2/2/2026 | Sharks | - | Home |
| 2/4/2026 | Blue Jackets | - | Away |