NHL1/25/2026
Scheduled
TIME:6:00 PM UTC
CHANNEL:ESPN+
VENUE:Rogers Arena
LOCATION:Vancouver, BC
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PIT
25-14.500
Away Team
2nd in Metropolitan DivisionLast5: W4L1
00
17-28.340
VAN
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Home Team
8th in Pacific DivisionLast5: W1L4

AI Game Overview

Alright, sports fans, settle in! It's your favorite voice in the game, and we're diving headfirst into what promises to be a thrilling encounter on January 25th, 2026. The Pittsburgh Penguins, making the trek as the visitors, are set to clash with the Vancouver Canucks on their home ice.

Now, looking at the season so far, both these franchises have been carving their own paths. The Penguins, as always, are a team built on grit and experience, looking to leverage their veteran leadership. Meanwhile, the Canucks have been showcasing a dynamic blend of speed and skill, aiming to make a statement in front of their passionate fanbase.

This matchup, folks, is more than just two points on the line; it's a battle of contrasting styles and a crucial test for both teams as they navigate the demanding landscape of the NHL regular season. The energy in Vancouver is always electric, and you can bet the Canucks will be looking to feed off that home-ice advantage. The Penguins, however, are no strangers to silencing hostile crowds.

With the betting lines still to be finalized, this game is shaping up to be a true toss-up, a testament to the parity we're seeing across the league this year. Will the Penguins' seasoned attack find a way to break through, or will the Canucks' youthful exuberance and home-ice roar prove too much to handle? Tune in on January 25th to find out! This is one you won't want to miss!

AI Matchup Overview

AI Projected Winner
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VAN

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Looking at the recent matchups between the undefined (Eastern Metropolitan, 2nd in division, 25-14-undefined record) and the undefined (Western Pacific, 8th in division, 17-28-undefined record), the series has been closely contested. In their last three meetings, the undefined have won two games, with the undefined securing one victory. The undefined have shown a tendency to win at home, as evidenced by their victory in the most recent encounter on their home ice. Scoring patterns suggest that games between these two teams can be high-scoring, with two of the last three games exceeding 6 total goals. The undefined have demonstrated an ability to come back from deficits, as seen in their 2024-11-27 victory where they scored four goals in the first period. Conversely, the undefined have also shown resilience, winning a close 4-3 game on the road in their last meeting. The undefined's recent performance indicates a stronger overall record and a higher standing in their division, suggesting they may have a slight edge.

Previous Matchups

2026Oct 21
VAN1
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5PIT
2025Nov 27
VAN4
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5PIT
2025Oct 26
PIT3
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4VAN

Injury Report

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Starters

Ryan Graves
Ryan GravesD

Lower Body injury

Out

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Starters

Thatcher Demko
Thatcher DemkoG

Lower Body injury

Out

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Player Statistics

PIT logoPIT

Sidney Crosby
Sidney Crosby
C • #87
Goals
27
Assists
30
Shots On Goal
118
Power Play Goals
10
Bryan Rust
Bryan Rust
RW • #17
Goals
18
Assists
21
Shots On Goal
123
Power Play Goals
4
Anthony Mantha
Anthony Mantha
RW • #39
Goals
16
Assists
18
Shots On Goal
94
Power Play Goals
4
Justin Brazeau
Justin Brazeau
RW • #16
Goals
14
Assists
10
Shots On Goal
66
Power Play Goals
3
Evgeni Malkin
Evgeni Malkin
C • #71
Goals
12
Assists
27
Shots On Goal
88
Power Play Goals
3
Connor Dewar
Connor Dewar
C • #19
Goals
11
Assists
8
Shots On Goal
77
Short Handed Goals
1
Rickard Rakell
Rickard Rakell
LW • #67
Goals
9
Assists
13
Shots On Goal
91
Power Play Goals
2
Tommy Novak
Tommy Novak
C • #18
Goals
9
Assists
18
Shots On Goal
76
Power Play Goals
3
Yegor Chinakhov
Yegor Chinakhov
RW • #59
Goals
8
Assists
4
Shots On Goal
57
Benjamin Kindel
Benjamin Kindel
RW • #81
Goals
8
Assists
12
Shots On Goal
92
Power Play Goals
4

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Kiefer Sherwood
Kiefer Sherwood
LW
Goals
17
Assists
6
Shots On Goal
109
Power Play Goals
6
Short Handed Goals
1
Elias Pettersson
Elias Pettersson
C • #40
Goals
13
Assists
16
Shots On Goal
85
Power Play Goals
2
Short Handed Goals
1
Jake DeBrusk
Jake DeBrusk
LW • #74
Goals
12
Assists
12
Shots On Goal
137
Power Play Goals
11
Drew O'Connor
Drew O'Connor
LW • #18
Goals
12
Assists
7
Shots On Goal
72
Short Handed Goals
2
Brock Boeser
Brock Boeser
RW • #6
Goals
11
Assists
13
Shots On Goal
107
Power Play Goals
2
Linus Karlsson
Linus Karlsson
C • #94
Goals
10
Assists
12
Shots On Goal
72
Power Play Goals
2
Max Sasson
Max Sasson
C • #63
Goals
10
Assists
2
Shots On Goal
47
Evander Kane
Evander Kane
LW • #91
Goals
9
Assists
14
Shots On Goal
120
Power Play Goals
2
Conor Garland
Conor Garland
RW • #8
Goals
7
Assists
15
Shots On Goal
82
Power Play Goals
1
Short Handed Goals
1
Marco Rossi
Marco Rossi
C • #93
Goals
5
Assists
10
Shots On Goal
36

Current Season Games

PIT logoPIT

W@ EDM6 - 2
W@ CGY4 - 1
W@ SEA6 - 3
Wvs PHI6 - 3
L@ BOS0 - 1
Lvs CGY1 - 2
Wvs NJ4 - 1
W@ CBJ5 - 4
W@ DET4 - 1
Wvs DET4 - 3
Wvs CAR5 - 1
W@ CHI7 - 3
L@ TOR3 - 6
L@ MON0 - 4
L@ OTT0 - 4
Lvs EDM4 - 6
Lvs UTA4 - 5
Lvs SJ5 - 6
Lvs MON2 - 4
W@ TB4 - 3
W@ PHI5 - 1
Lvs TOR2 - 7
W@ CBJ4 - 3
Wvs BUF4 - 2
Lvs SEA2 - 3
Lvs MIN0 - 5
Wvs NAS4 - 0
L@ NAS1 - 2
Lvs LA2 - 3
Wvs WAS5 - 3
L@ TOR3 - 4
L@ WPG2 - 5
W@ MIN4 - 1
Wvs STL6 - 3
W@ FLA5 - 3
Wvs VAN5 - 1
W@ SJ3 - 0
W@ LA4 - 2
L@ ANA3 - 4
Lvs NYR1 - 6
Wvs NYI4 - 3
W@ NYR3 - 0

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Wvs WAS4 - 3
Lvs NYI3 - 4
Lvs EDM0 - 6
L@ CBJ1 - 4
L@ OTT1 - 2
L@ MON3 - 6
L@ TOR0 - 5
L@ DET1 - 5
L@ BUF3 - 5
Lvs BOS2 - 3
Lvs PHI3 - 6
Lvs SJ3 - 6
L@ PHI2 - 5
W@ NYI4 - 1
W@ NYR3 - 0
W@ NJ2 - 1
Lvs BUF2 - 3
Lvs DET0 - 4
Wvs MIN4 - 2
Lvs UTA1 - 4
L@ COL1 - 3
L@ LA1 - 2
L@ SJ2 - 3
W@ ANA5 - 4
Lvs CGY2 - 5
Lvs DAL2 - 4
L@ FLA5 - 8
W@ TB6 - 2
L@ CAR3 - 4
Lvs WPG3 - 5
Lvs COL4 - 5
Wvs CBJ4 - 3
Lvs CHI2 - 5
W@ NAS5 - 4
L@ MIN2 - 5
Lvs NYR0 - 2
Wvs EDM4 - 3
Lvs MON3 - 4
L@ NAS1 - 2
L@ PIT1 - 5
W@ WAS4 - 3
W@ DAL5 - 3
Lvs STL2 - 5
L@ EDM1 - 3
Wvs CGY5 - 1

Previous Season Games

PIT logoPIT

Wvs WAS5 - 2
Lvs BOS1 - 4
W@ NJ4 - 2
Wvs CHI5 - 0
L@ CHI1 - 3
W@ DAL5 - 3
L@ STL4 - 5
Wvs OTT1 - 0
L@ BUF3 - 7
L@ TB1 - 6
L@ FLA3 - 4
Wvs CBJ6 - 3
Lvs NYI2 - 4
Wvs NJ7 - 3
Wvs STL5 - 3
Wvs VEG3 - 2
W@ MIN3 - 1
L@ VEG0 - 4
L@ COL1 - 4
Lvs TOR5 - 6
Lvs BOS2 - 3
Wvs PHI5 - 4
L@ PHI1 - 6
Lvs NYR3 - 5
Lvs WAS3 - 8
L@ PHI2 - 3
W@ NYR3 - 2
Wvs NAS3 - 0
W@ UTA3 - 2
L@ SJ1 - 2
L@ SEA1 - 4
L@ ANA1 - 5
W@ LA5 - 1
L@ WAS1 - 4
W@ BUF5 - 2
Lvs SEA2 - 4
Lvs TB2 - 5
Lvs OTT0 - 5
Wvs EDM5 - 3
L@ CAR3 - 4
L@ DET2 - 4
Wvs NYI3 - 2
L@ NYI3 - 6
Wvs PHI7 - 3
L@ NJ0 - 3
W@ NAS5 - 4
Wvs LA3 - 2
L@ OTT2 - 3
W@ MON9 - 2
Lvs COL2 - 6
Wvs TOR5 - 2
L@ NYR2 - 4
Wvs FLA5 - 4
Wvs CGY6 - 2
W@ BOS2 - 1
Wvs VAN5 - 4
Lvs UTA1 - 6
Lvs WPG1 - 4
Lvs TB2 - 3
L@ CBJ2 - 6
Lvs DET2 - 3
Lvs DAL1 - 7
W@ WAS4 - 2
L@ CAR1 - 5
Wvs MON3 - 1
Wvs ANA2 - 1
Lvs MIN3 - 5
L@ VAN3 - 4
L@ EDM0 - 4
L@ WPG3 - 6
Lvs CAR1 - 4
Wvs BUF6 - 5
W@ MON6 - 3
L@ TOR2 - 4
W@ DET6 - 3
Lvs NYR0 - 6

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Lvs VEG1 - 4
Wvs SJ2 - 1
Lvs MIN2 - 3
W@ COL4 - 1
W@ DAL6 - 5
Lvs VEG2 - 3
Wvs ANA6 - 2
Lvs SEA0 - 5
L@ WPG1 - 3
W@ NYI5 - 2
L@ NYR3 - 5
L@ STL3 - 4
Wvs WPG6 - 2
Lvs UTA1 - 3
Wvs CHI6 - 2
Lvs MON2 - 4
Lvs DAL1 - 4
Wvs MIN3 - 1
Wvs ANA3 - 2
L@ SEA3 - 6
L@ ANA2 - 5
W@ LA3 - 2
L@ UTA1 - 2
L@ VEG1 - 3
Wvs TOR2 - 1
W@ SJ2 - 1
Wvs COL3 - 0
Lvs DET2 - 3
L@ DAL3 - 5
W@ NAS3 - 1
W@ STL5 - 2
Wvs WAS2 - 1
L@ EDM2 - 6
Lvs BUF2 - 3
Wvs EDM3 - 2
Lvs LA1 - 5
L@ WPG1 - 6
W@ TOR3 - 0
L@ CAR0 - 2
L@ WAS1 - 2
L@ MON4 - 5
Lvs NAS0 - 3
L@ CGY1 - 3
Lvs SEA4 - 5
Wvs SJ4 - 3
Lvs OTT4 - 5
L@ VEG1 - 3
L@ UTA2 - 3
Wvs COL3 - 1
Lvs BOS1 - 5
Wvs FLA4 - 0
Lvs STL3 - 4
Lvs TB2 - 4
Wvs CBJ5 - 2
L@ MIN2 - 3
W@ DET5 - 4
W@ BUF4 - 3
L@ PIT4 - 5
W@ BOS2 - 0
W@ OTT4 - 3
Lvs NYR3 - 4
Lvs NAS3 - 5
Wvs CHI4 - 1
Lvs NYI2 - 5
Wvs CGY3 - 1
Lvs EDM3 - 7
W@ LA4 - 2
W@ ANA5 - 1
W@ SJ3 - 2
Lvs NJ0 - 6
Lvs CAR3 - 4
Wvs PIT4 - 3
W@ CHI6 - 3
W@ PHI3 - 0
W@ FLA3 - 2
L@ TB1 - 4
Lvs CGY5 - 6