Pittsburgh Penguins vs. Chicago Blackhawks - NHL Game Preview - December 28, 2025 - CBS Sports

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Mon Dec 29

12:00AM

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Chicago CHI--	-	-	-

United CenterChicago, IL

Penguins	2.97 GF AVG	3.11 GA AVG	29.30 Power Play
Blackhawks	2.72 GF AVG	3.08 GA AVG	.40 Power Play

PLAYERS	INJURY	EXPECTED RETURN
Evgeni Malkin (C)	Upper Body	12-29-2025Expected to be out until at least Dec 30
Caleb Jones (D)	Lower Body	01-16-2026Expected to be out until at least Jan 17
Blake Lizotte (C)	Upper Body	12-29-2025Expected to be out until at least Dec 30
Filip Hallander (C)	Leg	02-25-2026Expected to be out until at least Feb 26
Tanner Howe (LW)	Knee	01-23-2026Expected to be out until at least Jan 24

PLAYERS	INJURY	EXPECTED RETURN
Shea Weber (D)	Ankle	06-30-2026Out for the season
Nick Foligno (LW)	Hand	12-26-2025Expected to be out until at least Dec 27
Frank Nazar (C)	Upper Body	01-16-2026Expected to be out until at least Jan 17
Connor Bedard (C)	Upper Body	12-31-2025Expected to be out until at least Jan 1

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