Amanda Kessel Special Assistant to the President of Hockey Operations and GM | Pittsburgh Penguins
Amanda Kessel Special Assistant to the President of Hockey Operations and GM | Pittsburgh Penguins
The Pittsburgh Penguins are set to face the Anaheim Ducks in a Halloween matchup at PPG Paints Arena. The game, which begins at 6:00 PM, will be broadcast on SportsNet Pittsburgh and ESPN+, with radio coverage available on 105.9 the X and through the Penguins app.
Pittsburgh holds a record of 3-7-1, while Anaheim stands at 4-4-1. Historically, the Penguins have performed well against the Ducks, securing wins in seven of their last nine encounters and boasting a 14-6-0 record over their past 20 games dating back to November 18, 2013. At home, they have won three of their last four matchups against Anaheim.
Fans attending are encouraged to wear Halloween costumes for a chance to win treats from Milkshake Factory during each period. Costumes must be family-friendly without masks upon entry and no sharp objects or weapons are allowed. Special holiday-themed concessions will also be available.
Sidney Crosby has been effective against Anaheim, accumulating multiple points in five of his last sixteen games against them with a total of twenty-one points during that span. Michael Bunting maintains an active three-game point streak against the Ducks. Erik Karlsson enters with an active six-game point streak versus Anaheim.
Crosby is approaching several career milestones including tying Joe Sakic for thirteenth most assists in NHL history and Luc Robitaille for even-strength goals. Evgeni Malkin leads the team with fourteen points this season and has excelled historically against Anaheim with twenty-nine points in twenty-three games.
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