Pittsburgh Penguins vs Chicago Blackhawks: preview, form and head-to-head

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Chicago Blackhawks host Pittsburgh Penguins (NHL) on October 14, 2026. Here is how both teams arrive: recent form, the season so far, past meetings and the latest team news.

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Matchup comparison

Recent form: Pittsburgh Penguins, 3-2 in the last 5 games against 2-3 for Chicago Blackhawks.

Matchup to watch: Pittsburgh Penguins’ attack (index 160) against Chicago Blackhawks’ defence (index 136).

Matchup to watch: Chicago Blackhawks’ attack (index 72) against Pittsburgh Penguins’ defence (index 86).

Recent form: last 5

Pittsburgh Penguins: 3 wins and 2 losses in the last 5, with 18 goals scored and 11 conceded.

Pittsburgh Penguins
Oct 5, 2026vs Winnipeg JetsL2–3
Oct 3, 2026vs Montreal CanadiensW6–5
Sep 30, 2026at Philadelphia FlyersW7–0
Apr 29, 2026 · last seasonat Philadelphia FlyersL0–1
Apr 27, 2026 · last seasonvs Philadelphia FlyersW3–2

Chicago Blackhawks: 2 wins and 3 losses in the last 5, with 14 goals scored and 19 conceded.

Chicago Blackhawks
Oct 7, 2026vs St. Louis BluesW4–2
Oct 3, 2026at Buffalo SabresL3–4
Oct 2, 2026at Utah MammothL0–6
Sep 30, 2026at Vegas Golden KnightsL2–5
Apr 16, 2026 · last seasonvs San Jose SharksW5–2

Results before kickoff, newest first.

Head-to-head

In the last 2 meetings on record, Pittsburgh Penguins won 2, Chicago Blackhawks won 0.

Jan 30, 2026 · last seasonPittsburgh Penguins6–2Chicago Blackhawks
Dec 29, 2025 · last seasonChicago Blackhawks3–7Pittsburgh Penguins

Season so far

Pittsburgh Penguins are 10th of 32 on win rate after 3 games (2-1).

Chicago Blackhawks are 29th of 32 on win rate after 4 games (1-3).

#TeamPWLGoals
10Pittsburgh Penguins32115:8
29Chicago Blackhawks4139:17

Team season model

  • Pittsburgh Penguins attack index 160: 60% more scoring per game than the league average.
  • Pittsburgh Penguins defence index 86: 14% less conceded per game than the league average.
  • Pittsburgh Penguins rate 12th of 32 on results-based strength, steady over their last 5 games.
  • Chicago Blackhawks attack index 72: 28% less scoring per game than the league average.
  • Chicago Blackhawks defence index 136: 36% more conceded per game than the league average.
  • Chicago Blackhawks rate 31st of 32 on results-based strength, steady over their last 5 games.

Index 100 is the league average per game. Above 100 in attack means more scoring; below 100 in defence means fewer conceded.

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