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The Pittsburgh Penguins (3-2-1) and Chicago Blackhawks (1-5) square off at United Center on Tuesday, Oct. 13 at 8 p.m. ET on ESPN+. The Penguins took down the Dallas Stars 2-1 in a shootout in their most recent game, while the Blackhawks are coming off a 5-2 loss to the Carolina Hurricanes.
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Ahead of watching this matchup, here is a peek at which club we predict will come out on top in Tuesday's action on the ice.
Penguins vs. Blackhawks Predictions for Tuesday
Our computer projections model for this game expects a final tally of Penguins 4, Blackhawks 2.
- Moneyline Pick: Penguins (-139)
- Total Pick: No Pick - Predicted Margin Negligible
- Spread Pick: Penguins (-1.5)
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Penguins Splits and Trends
- The Penguins have a 3-2-1 record overall, with a 2-1-3 record in matchups that have gone to overtime.
- Pittsburgh is 1-1-0 (two points) in its two games decided by one goal.
- In the one game this season the Penguins scored only one goal, they won.
- Pittsburgh finished 0-1-1 in the two games this season when it scored two goals (registering one point).
- The Penguins have scored three or more goals in three games (2-1-0, four points).
- When it has outshot its opponent, Pittsburgh is 2-1-0 (four points).
- The Penguins have been outshot by opponents three times, and went 1-1-1 (three points).
Blackhawks Splits and Trends
- This season the Blackhawks scored only one goal in one game and they lost that matchup.
- Chicago failed to win both games this season when it scored exactly two goals.
- The Blackhawks have scored three or more goals two times, posting two total points across those games.
- Chicago has scored a lone power-play goal in one game this season and won.
- When it outshoots its opponent, Chicago is winless (0-1-0) this season.
- The Blackhawks have been outshot by opponents five times this season, and earned just two points in those games.
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Team Stats Comparison
| Penguins Rank | Penguins AVG | Blackhawks AVG | Blackhawks Rank | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8th | 3.50 | Goals Scored | 2.00 | 28th |
| 13th | 2.67 | Goals Allowed | 4.33 | 30th |
| 9th | 28.7 | Shots | 21.0 | 31st |
| 26th | 29.7 | Shots Allowed | 30.3 | 29th |
| 16th | 20.00% | Power Play % | 7.14% | 31st |
| 2nd | 94.12% | Penalty Kill % | 68.75% | 27th |
Penguins vs. Blackhawks Game Time and TV Channel
- When: Tuesday, October 13, 2026 at 8 p.m. ET
- TV Channel: ESPN+
- Live Stream: Watch this game on ESPN+
- Where: United Center in Chicago, Illinois
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