- Matchup: Pittsburgh Penguins vs Vancouver Canucks
- Date: Sunday, January 25, 2026
- Venue: Rogers Arena, Vancouver, BC
- Broadcast: Sportsnet Pacific
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The Pittsburgh Penguins (25-14-11) are set to travel to Rogers Arena this Sunday, aiming for victory against the Vancouver Canucks (17-28-5).
The Penguins showcased a dominant performance in their last game, winning decisively 6-2 against the Oilers. They faced 4 minutes in penalties but managed 2 extra-man opportunities that unfortunately didn’t lead to any goals. Overall, the Penguins executed well, capitalizing on 6 out of 22 shots taken.
When competing at even strength, the Penguins allowed 119 goals while netting 128 of their own. Opponents have earned 145 power play opportunities against them (ranking 18th in the league), converting 24 of those chances. On offense, the Penguins have achieved a total of 165 goals this season (10th in professional hockey) while conceding 143. They boast 1,438 total shots, maintaining a shooting percentage of 11.5%. This season, they have accumulated 61 points with a points percentage of .610. Defensively, the Penguins have faced 1,375 shots against, achieving a save percentage of .896, alongside 135 power play opportunities, capitalizing on 37 of them for a success rate of 27.41%.
Stuart Skinner will be in goal for this match. Throughout his career, Skinner has faced 540 goals against, with a goals against average of 2.69. He has participated in 207 games, recording a save percentage of .904 over 9,301 minutes. His career statistics show a record of 115-66-18 with 201 starts and 111 quality starts, resulting in a quality start percentage of .552. Skinner has dealt with 5,624 shot attempts, securing a total of 5,084 saves.
In their preceding match, the Vancouver Canucks faced off against the Capitals, securing a narrow 4-3 victory. The Canucks managed to score 4 times out of 25 shots on goal and had 3 power play opportunities but failed to convert any.
The Canucks have taken 1,348 shots this season (ranking 22nd in hockey), achieving a shooting percentage of 9.57%, while allowing 1,500 shots against. Their penalty kill is at 71.34%, successfully stopping opponents on 157 power play attempts, leading to a save percentage of 87.9%. They have been awarded 161 power play opportunities, converting 19.25% of them into goals. Vancouver has recorded 98 goals at even strength and 31 while on the power play (16th in the league), but have permitted 182 goals against, consisting of 137 at even strength and 45 during penalty kill situations, leading to a season tally of 129 goals, 39 points, and a points percentage of .390.
Kevin Lankinen will be tending goal for the Canucks. Lankinen holds a career record of 77-72-26, having played in 189 games. He has achieved a quality start percentage of 51.7%, totaling 90 quality starts. With a save percentage of .902, he has made 4,932 saves out of 5,469 shots faced. Lankinen has allowed an average of 3.09 goals per game, totaling 537 career goals against him, with 174 games as a starter and an ice time of 8,702 minutes.
Who will take home the win in tonight’s NHL game— will it be against the spread or the moneyline?
Insider Pick: Choose Vancouver
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