April 23, 2022; Detroit, Michigan, USA; Pittsburgh Penguins center Sidney Crosby (87) skates on the ice during the first period against the Detroit Red Wings at Little Caesars Arena. Mandatory Credit: Raj Mehta-USA TODAY Sports
Tuesday’s NHL slate includes the Pittsburgh Penguins (45-24-11) hosting the Edmonton Oilers (46-27-6) at PPG Paints Arena, starting at 7 p.m. ET. The Penguins rank seventh in the Eastern Conference (101 points), while the Oilers are fifth in the Western Conference (98 points).
How to watch Pittsburgh vs. Edmonton
Pittsburgh and Edmonton stats
- On average, the Penguins score 3.3 goals in a game (11th in the NHL), and the Oilers allow 3.1 (18th).
- The Oilers are scoring 3.5 goals per game (seventh in the league) and the Penguins are conceding 2.7 (fourth).
- Pittsburgh is ninth in the league in goal differential, at +49 (+0.6 per game).
- Edmonton is +29 overall in goals this season, 12th in the NHL.
- The Penguins have scored 50 power-play goals (17th in the league in power-play percentage) and the Oilers have conceded 51 power-play goals (18th in shorthanded percentage).
- The Penguins have conceded 29 shorthanded goals (clearing 85.7% of penalties) and the Oilers have scored 57 power-play goals (completed on 25.2% of chances).
Edmonton Impact players
- Connor McDavid’s 118 points are essential for Edmonton. He has 43 goals and 75 assists in 78 games.
- Leon Draisaitl has scored 108 total points (1.4 per game) this campaign. He has 55 goals and 53 assists.
- Zach Hyman’s 25 goals and 26 assists add up to 51 points this season.
- Mikko Koskinen allowed 130 goals (3.1 goals against average) and compiled 1,182 saves with a save percentage of .901 (37th in the league).
Oilers injuries:
Jesse Puljujarvi: Day to Day (Illness), Oscar Klefbom: Out (Shoulder), Darnell Nurse: Out (Lower Body)
Pittsburgh Impact players
- Sidney Crosby is Pittsburgh’s top contributor with 84 points. He has 31 goals and 53 assists this season.
- Jake Guentzel is another of Pittsburgh’s top contributors through 74 games, with 40 goals and 43 assists.
- Kris Letang’s season total of 67 points came from nine goals and 58 assists.
- Tristan Jarry allowed 138 goals (2.42 goals against average) and recorded 1,573 saves.
Penguin injuries:
Tristan Jarry: absent (foot), Nathan Beaulieu: absent (undisclosed)
Penguin Schedule
| Date | Opponent | Score | Far from home | Moneyline |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
04/21/2022 |
Bruins |
W 4-0 |
Residence |
-120 |
|
04/23/2022 |
red wings |
F 7-2 |
A way |
-292 |
|
04/24/2022 |
Leaflets |
L 4-1 |
A way |
-262 |
|
04/26/2022 |
Lubricators |
– |
Residence |
-150 |
|
04/29/2022 |
Blue Jackets |
– |
Residence |
– |
Oilers Schedule
| Date | Opponent | Score | Far from home | Moneyline |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
04/20/2022 |
Stars |
W 5-2 |
Residence |
-182 |
|
04/22/2022 |
avalanche |
W 6-3 |
Residence |
-119 |
|
04/24/2022 |
Blue Jackets |
L 5-2 |
A way |
-261 |
|
04/26/2022 |
Penguins |
– |
A way |
+127 |
|
04/28/2022 |
the Sharks |
– |
Residence |
– |
|
04/29/2022 |
Canucks |
– |
Residence |
– |
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