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

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Mon Dec 29

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United CenterChicago, IL

Penguins	3.15 GF AVG	2.69 GA AVG	34.40 Power Play
Blackhawks	3.10 GF AVG	2.78 GA AVG	23.20 Power Play

PLAYERS	INJURY	EXPECTED RETURN
Rickard Rakell (C)	Hand	12-27-2025Expected to be out until at least Dec 28
Noel Acciari (C)	Upper Body	12-08-2025Expected to be out until at least Dec 9
Caleb Jones (D)	Lower Body	12-19-2025Expected to be out until at least Dec 20
Joona Koppanen (LW)	Illness	12-06-2025Day-to-Day
Justin Brazeau (RW)	Upper Body	12-08-2025Expected to be out until at least Dec 9
Filip Hallander (C)	Leg	02-25-2026Expected to be out until at least Feb 26
Jack St. Ivany (D)	Lower Body	12-08-2025Expected to be out until at least Dec 9
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	12-12-2025Expected to be out until at least Dec 13
Teuvo Teravainen (C)	Face	12-05-2025Day-to-Day
Laurent Brossoit (G)	Hip	12-09-2025Expected to be out until at least Dec 10

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