- Matchup: Anaheim Ducks vs Pittsburgh Penguins
- Date: Tuesday, December 9, 2025
- Venue: PPG Paints Arena, Pittsburgh, PA
- Broadcast: Sportsnet Pittsburgh
- Betting Odds: Ducks (-196) vs Penguins (+162)
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The Anaheim Ducks (18-10-1) will head to PPG Paints Arena on Tuesday to face off against the Pittsburgh Penguins (14-7-6). The current odds reflect the Ducks at -196, while the Penguins are positioned at +162. The total for the game has been established at 6.
Last time on the ice, the Anaheim Ducks secured an impressive 7-1 victory against the Blackhawks, showcasing a dominant offensive performance. During the match, the Ducks accrued a total of 53 penalty minutes and converted 2 out of 5 power play opportunities, ultimately processing 7 out of 53 shots on goal.
This season, the Ducks’ opponents have been awarded 97 power play attempts (ranking 6th in the NHL), translating to 24 successful goals. With a total of 833 shots taken against them, Anaheim’s current save percentage stands at .886. They have fired 903 shots on target, achieving a shooting percentage of 11.5%. At even strength, the Ducks have allowed 71 goals while netting 85. They’ve capitalized on 19 out of 101 power play chances, resulting in an 18.81% success rate. Accumulating 37 points, their current points percentage is .638. The Anaheim Ducks have scored 104 goals, placing them 2nd in the NHL, while conceding 95.
In goal for the Ducks will be Ville Husso. Throughout his career, Husso has recorded 71 quality starts with a quality starts percentage of .497. His save percentage is currently .901 over 7,697 minutes of play. Facing 4,303 shots, he has made 3,876 saves, allowing 427 goals and averaging 2.99 goals against per game. His professional record stands at 75-48-19, with 143 games started in 151 NHL appearances.
The Penguins faced the Stars in their last matchup, ending in a 2-2 tie. Despite having 2 power play opportunities, they were unable to capitalize. Pittsburgh managed to score 2 goals from 29 shots on target during the game.
Pittsburgh has accumulated 63 goals at even strength and 22 goals (7th in the NHL) with a power play advantage. They have attempted 736 shots (27th in the league) with a shooting percentage of 11.55%, while allowing 771 shots against. This season, the Penguins have racked up 85 goals, yielding 34 points with a points percentage of .630. They have given up 73 goals, comprised of 61 at even strength and 12 while shorthanded. Pittsburgh has had 66 power play opportunities, achieving a conversion rate of 33.33%, and a penalty kill success rate of 85.00% against 80 power plays faced, with a save percentage of 90.5%.
In net for the Penguins will likely be Tristan Jarry, who has saved 7,903 out of 8,690 shots faced, resulting in a save percentage of .909. Jarry holds a career record of 161-99-32 across 306 games, starting in 293, with an ice time totaling 15,560 minutes. His quality starts percentage is at 59.7%, having recorded 175 quality starts in the NHL. The opposition has averaged 2.69 goals per game against him, totaling 787 goals allowed throughout his career.
Who will emerge victorious in tonight’s NHL matchup against the spread or moneyline?
Prediction: Back Pittsburgh (+162)
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