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The Pittsburgh Penguins (15-15-5) host the Philadelphia Flyers (15-15-4) as a part of Monday's NHL schedule, starting at 7:00 PM ET at PPG Paints Arena and broadcast on ESPN+. The Penguins rank ninth in the Eastern Conference with 35 points and the Flyers are 10th in the Eastern Conference with 34 points.
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Penguins vs. Flyers: Dec. 23 Viewing Options
- Date: Monday, December 23, 2024
- Time: 7:00 PM ET
- How to watch on TV: ESPN+
- Location: Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
- Venue: PPG Paints Arena
- Live Stream: Watch this game on ESPN+
- Live Stream: Watch this game on Fubo (Regional restrictions may apply)
Penguins' 2024-25 Stats
| Stat | Average | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Goals Scored | 2.97 | 18th |
| Goals Allowed | 3.66 | 32nd |
| Shots | 28.9 | 13th |
| Shots Allowed | 31.7 | 29th |
| Power Play % | 22.22% | 13th |
| Penalty Kill % | 82.35% | 8th |
Flyers' 2024-25 Stats
| Stat | Average | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Goals Scored | 3 | 17th |
| Goals Allowed | 3.56 | 30th |
| Shots | 27.5 | 24th |
| Shots Allowed | 27.5 | 10th |
| Power Play % | 15.63% | 27th |
| Penalty Kill % | 80.21% | 14th |
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Penguins vs. Flyers Top Players
Penguins
- With nine goals and 26 assists this season, Sidney Crosby is one of Pittsburgh's top contributors (35 points).
- Having scored seven goals and adding 20 assists, Evgeni Malkin is excelling for Pittsburgh through 35 games.
- Pittsburgh's scoring effort is aided by Rickard Rakell's 27 points. He's contributed 11 assists.
- Tristan Jarry (7-5-2) has a 3.5 goals against average and a save percentage of .886 for Pittsburgh.
Flyers
- Travis Konecny's 40 points make him an important offensive option for Philadelphia. He has recorded 16 goals and 24 assists in 34 games.
- Matvei Michkov is one of the impact players on offense for Philadelphia with 27 total points (0.8 per game), with 11 goals and 16 assists in 32 games.
- Owen Tippett's 11 goals and 11 assists add up to 22 points this season.
- Samuel Ersson is 7-5-2 on the season, allowing 45 goals (3.1 goals against average) and collecting 333 saves with an .881 save percentage (57th in the league).
Penguins vs. Flyers Injury Report
Penguins
Owen Pickering: Questionable (Body),
Marcus Pettersson: Out (Lower Body)
Flyers
Sean Couturier: Questionable (Personal),
Nicolas Deslauriers: Out (Upper Body),
Ryan Ellis: Out (Back)
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Penguins' Schedule
| Date | Opponent | Score | Home/Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| 12/17/2024 | Kings | W 3-2 | Home |
| 12/19/2024 | Predators | W 5-4 | Away |
| 12/21/2024 | Devils | L 3-0 | Away |
| 12/23/2024 | Flyers | - | Home |
| 12/28/2024 | Islanders | - | Away |
| 12/29/2024 | Islanders | - | Home |
| 12/31/2024 | Red Wings | - | Away |
Flyers' Schedule
| Date | Opponent | Score | Home/Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| 12/18/2024 | Red Wings | L 6-4 | Away |
| 12/19/2024 | Kings | L 7-3 | Home |
| 12/21/2024 | Blue Jackets | W 5-4 | Home |
| 12/23/2024 | Penguins | - | Away |
| 12/28/2024 | Ducks | - | Away |
| 12/29/2024 | Kings | - | Away |
| 12/31/2024 | Sharks | - | Away |