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2026–27 Regular Season

Complete head-to-head matchup analysis for Pittsburgh Penguins vs Chicago Blackhawks across the 2026–27 regular season. This page compares overall records, Corsi and Fenwick possession rates, expected goals, scoring chances, and high-danger opportunities — plus projected starting goalies with their GSAx (Goals Saved Above Expected) ratings. The model section compares Elo-based win probabilities with market implied odds and notes situational factors worth watching. The last 10 games section shows recent form with per-game CF%, xGF%, and results so you can identify momentum and trends heading into the next matchup.

Season Overview

TeamRecordGP+/-CF%FF%xGF%PP%PK%
Pittsburgh Penguins logoPittsburgh Penguins3-3-17+350.350.453.516.7%89.5%
Chicago Blackhawks logoChicago Blackhawks2-5-07-1241.941.238.212.5%75.0%

Betting Considerations

Pittsburgh Penguins logoPittsburgh Penguins(Away)
Playing on 2nd game of back-to-back
Averaging 2.4 goals/game last 5 (-33% vs season avg)
0-1 vs Chicago Blackhawks this season
Seeking revenge after losing last matchup to Chicago Blackhawks
Lost 4 of last 7 games
0/11 on the PP in last 3 games — below their 16.7% average
Chicago Blackhawks logoChicago Blackhawks(Home)
Playing on 2nd game of back-to-back
Averaging 3.0 goals/game last 5 (+24% vs season avg)
1-0 vs Pittsburgh Penguins this season
Lost 5 of last 7 games
Killed 8/9 penalties in last 3 games — above their 75.0% average

Projected Goalie Starters

GoalieGPSV%GAAHDSV%
Arturs Silovs, projected starting goalie for Pittsburgh Penguins with 80% confidence based on recent rotation analysisA. Silovs80%Back-to-back — backup played yesterday, rest day expected4.8850.57.765
Arvid Soderblom, projected starting goalie for Chicago Blackhawks with 75% confidence based on recent rotation analysisA. Soderblom75%Back-to-back — starter played yesterday, rest day expected2.8201.53.778

Last 10 Games

DateOpponentH/AResult
Oct 13Chicago Blackhawks logoChicago BlackhawksAwayL 3–5
Oct 10Dallas Stars logoDallas StarsHomeW 2–1 (SO)
Oct 9Columbus Blue Jackets logoColumbus Blue JacketsAwayL 2–3 (SO)
Oct 7Washington Capitals logoWashington CapitalsAwayL 3–5
Oct 5Winnipeg Jets logoWinnipeg JetsHomeL 2–3
Oct 3Montreal Canadiens logoMontreal CanadiensHomeW 6–5 (OT)
Sep 30Philadelphia Flyers logoPhiladelphia FlyersAwayW 7–0