When the Pittsburgh Penguins and Montreal Canadiens come together at PPG Paints Arena on Sunday, Dec. 21 at 7 p.m. ET, Sidney Crosby and Nicholas Suzuki will be two of the top players to keep tabs on. Take a look at everything you need to know about the Penguins-Canadiens game, from the puck lined, moneyline, total Over/Under and expert picks, as well as TV channel and streaming information.
Penguins vs. Canadiens Game Information and TV Channel
- When: Sunday, December 21, 2025 at 7 p.m. ET
- Where: PPG Paints Arena in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
- TV: ESPN+
- Live Boxscore: FOX Sports
| Favorite | Puck Line | Favorite Puck Line Odds | Underdog Puck Line Odds | Total | Over Total Odds | Under Total Odds | Favorite Moneyline | Underdog Moneyline |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Penguins | -1.5 | 205 | -250 | 6.5 | -105 | -115 | -115 | -105 |
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Penguins vs. Canadiens Prediction
ATS Pick: Penguins (- 1.5)
O/U Pick: Over (6.5)
Score Prediction: Penguins 4 - Canadiens 2
Penguins vs. Canadiens Betting Insights
- In 16 games this season, Pittsburgh and its opponent have combined for more than 6.5 goals.
- Montreal has played 20 games this season that ended with more than 6.5 goals.
- The two teams average 6.2 goals per game combined, 0.3 fewer than this game's total.
- These two teams give up a combined 6.4 goals per game, 0.1 fewer than this game'sgame's over/under.
- In terms of goals scored, the Penguins are 17th in the league, and the Canadiens are 10th.
- The Canadiens are 24th in the league in goals surrendered, and the Penguins are 14th.
Penguins Stats
- The Penguins' 103 total goals (3.0 per game) make them the 17th-ranked scoring team in the NHL.
- Defensively, Pittsburgh has conceded 105 total goals (3.1 per game) to rank 14th in NHL play.
- Their goal differential (-2) ranks 17th in the league.
- The 28 power-play goals Pittsburgh has scored this season are the fourth-most in the NHL (on 95 chances).
- The Penguins rank third in the league with a 29.47% power-play conversion rate.
- The one shorthanded goal Pittsburgh has scored this season rank 24th among all NHL teams.
Penguins Leaders
| Name | Games | Goals | Assists | Points | Giveaways | Takeaways | Faceoff Win % |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sidney Crosby | 34 | 19 | 16 | 35 | 37 | 11 | 55.8% |
| Evgeni Malkin | 26 | 9 | 20 | 29 | 28 | 8 | 46.2% |
| Bryan Rust | 32 | 12 | 16 | 28 | 34 | 5 | 0% |
| Erik Karlsson | 34 | 3 | 22 | 25 | 53 | 17 | - |
| Anthony Mantha | 34 | 10 | 12 | 22 | 36 | 6 | 9.1% |
Penguins Player Props
Canadiens Stats
- The Canadiens' 112 goals on the season (3.2 per game) rank them 10th in the league.
- Montreal gives up 3.3 goals per game (116 total), which ranks 24th in the NHL.
- With a goal differential of -4, they are 20th in the league.
- Montreal has 25 power-play goals (on 95 chances), ninth in the NHL.
- The Canadiens have the NHL's fourth-best power-play percentage (26.32).
- Montreal has scored three shorthanded goals (11th in league).
Canadiens Leaders
| Name | Games | Goals | Assists | Points | Giveaways | Takeaways | Faceoff Win % |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nicholas Suzuki | 35 | 10 | 30 | 40 | 27 | 10 | 48.9% |
| Cole Caufield | 35 | 17 | 18 | 35 | 18 | 13 | 25% |
| Lane Hutson | 35 | 5 | 27 | 32 | 42 | 16 | - |
| Ivan Demidov | 35 | 7 | 19 | 26 | 28 | 10 | - |
| Juraj Slafkovsky | 35 | 10 | 11 | 21 | 23 | 2 | 29% |
Canadiens Player Props
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