- Matchup: Detroit Red Wings vs. Pittsburgh Penguins
- Date of Event: Thursday, January 1, 2026
- Venue: PPG Paints Arena, Pittsburgh, PA
- Broadcasting on: Sportsnet Pittsburgh
- Betting Lines: Red Wings (-144) Penguins (+120)
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The Pittsburgh Penguins (16-12-9) are set to host the Detroit Red Wings (23-14-3) at the PPG Paints Arena this Thursday. The current moneyline stands with the Red Wings at -144 and the Penguins at +120. The total points for the match are projected at 6.
The Red Wings enter this clash with momentum, having secured a narrow 3-2 win against the Maple Leafs in their most recent outing. Despite a lackluster offensive display, they managed to capitalize on 3 out of 36 shots taken. They did not convert on a single power play opportunity and spent 6 minutes in penalties.
During even strength play, the Red Wings’ defense has permitted 106 goals while scoring 93. They rank 22nd in the league for penalties taken, with opponents capitalizing on 21 of their 105 power play opportunities. Offensively, the Red Wings have tallied 123 goals this season (8th overall), while allowing 127. With 1,178 shots registered, their shooting percentage is at 10.4%. Their current standing shows 49 points and a points percentage of .613. The team has faced 1,105 shots against, maintaining a save percentage of .885. On special teams, the Red Wings have seen 120 power play chances, converting 30 for a success rate of 25.00%.
The starting goaltender for this matchup is Cam Talbot. Throughout his NHL career, Talbot has faced 1,405 goals with an impressive goals-against average of 2.67 over 553 games played. He has a remarkable save percentage of .912 across 28,297 minutes in goal, posting an overall record of 277-201-49 and qualifying for the starting role in 526 games. Talbot has achieved 290 quality starts, yielding a quality start percentage of .551. He has encountered 15,896 shots and made 14,491 saves.
In their last game, the Penguins faced off against the Blackhawks, securing an impressive 7-3 victory where they converted 7 out of 24 shots on goal. They had 2 power play chances, successfully converting 1.
This season, the Penguins have recorded 1,053 shots (ranked 16th in the NHL) with a shooting percentage of 11.02%, while allowing 1,046 shots from opponents. Their penalty kill rate stands at 81.65% against 109 power play attempts, while their current save percentage is 88.8%. The Penguins have enjoyed 101 power play opportunities, with a 29.70% success rate. They have scored 86 goals at even strength and a total of 30 goals (ranked 6th in pro hockey) during power plays, conceding 117 goals (97 at even strength and 20 while shorthanded). The Penguins currently boast 116 goals, totaling 41 points and a points percentage of .554.
On the other end, expect Arturs Silovs to guard the net. Silovs has successfully made 822 saves from 931 shots, giving him a save percentage of .883. He holds a career record of 14-13-8 with participation in 36 matches, having started 35 games and accumulated 1,047 minutes of playtime. His quality start percentage stands at 48.6%, with 17 quality starts recorded throughout his professional career, allowing 3.11 goals per game on average.
Who will emerge victorious in tonight’s NHL showdown, whether against the spread or on the moneyline?
Prediction: Bet on Pittsburgh (+120) and the under 6 goals
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