The Pittsburgh Penguins (4-2) host the Vancouver Canucks (4-2, winners of three in a row) at PPG Paints Arena. The contest on Tuesday, Oct. 21 begins at 7 p.m. ET on ESPN+.
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Here's our prediction for who will capture the victory in Tuesday's matchup.
Penguins vs. Canucks Predictions for Tuesday
Our computer model for this matchup expects a final result of Penguins 3, Canucks 2.
- Moneyline Pick: Penguins (-110)
- Total Pick: Under 6 (computer predicts 5.8 goals on average)
- Spread Pick: Canucks (+1.5)
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Penguins Splits and Trends
- 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 lost.
- The Penguins have scored three or more goals in five games (4-1-0, eight points).
- In the one game when Pittsburgh has recorded a lone power-play goal, it won (two points).
- When it has outshot its opponent, Pittsburgh is 1-1-0 (two points).
- The Penguins' opponents have had more shots in four games. The Penguins went 3-1-0 in those matchups (six points).
Canucks Splits and Trends
- The Canucks have posted a record of 1-0-1 in overtime games as part of an overall mark of 4-2.
- Vancouver has won its only game that was decided by one goal.
- This season the Canucks scored just one goal in one game and they lost that matchup.
- Vancouver has two points (1-1-0) in two games this season when it has scored a pair of goals.
- So far this season, the Canucks have scored at least three goals three times and won each of those games.
- Vancouver has scored a single power-play goal in two games this season and won both times.
- Vancouver is undefeated (1-0-0, two points) when outshooting its opponent this season.
- The Canucks have been outshot by opponents in five games, going 3-2-0 to record six points.
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Team Stats Comparison
| Penguins Rank | Penguins AVG | Canucks AVG | Canucks Rank | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 14th | 3 | Goals Scored | 3.17 | 11th |
| 8th | 2.5 | Goals Allowed | 2.83 | 12th |
| 25th | 25.8 | Shots | 25.3 | 27th |
| 19th | 29.5 | Shots Allowed | 30.8 | 26th |
| 14th | 21.43% | Power Play % | 20% | 15th |
| 17th | 78.95% | Penalty Kill % | 78.26% | 18th |
Penguins vs. Canucks Game Time and TV Channel
- When: Tuesday, October 21, 2025 at 7 p.m. ET
- TV Channel: ESPN+
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- Where: PPG Paints Arena in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
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