Pittsburgh vs. Anaheim: NHL Match Prediction

Current form

Pittsburgh slump has been dragging on for six games now, and the team hasn't been able to achieve the desired result. Almost all of these games ended in regulation time, and only once did the Penguins lose in a shootout to Calgary with a score of 3:4. It seemed that the long-awaited victory was close, but in the last minute of the match the Flames tied the score, transferring the game to overtime. After this disappointing defeat, the team went on the road, where they suffered two more defeats in a row - from Edmonton with a score of 0:4 and from Vancouver with a score of 3:4. The return to the home arena did not bring the expected relief: the Penguins again lost to Minnesota with a score of 3:5, which became another confirmation of their current problems.

The team main problem is their weak defense, which has led to a long period of failure. The Penguins' offensive line is performing well enough, but it is unable to compensate for the huge number of goals conceded. As a result, the club has dropped to the last place in the Eastern Conference table, although it began the season with great optimism. The situation requires immediate intervention, and the team management must take decisive measures to correct the situation. Otherwise, Pittsburgh risks losing not only important points, but also confidence in its abilities, which may negatively affect its future performances.

Disqualifications and injuries

There are no changes in the Pittsburgh infirmary. Three players will again be unable to participate in the upcoming match: Rust, Lizotte and Nieto.

Interesting trends for betting

• On average, Pittsburgh allows 4.36 goals per game.

It hard to say when the team will be able to improve their defensive play, but there are no signs of that yet.

• The Penguins average 31 shots per game.

The club attacking line is trying its best to compensate for its main weakness and consistently creates a large number of dangerous moments in the opponent zone.

Current form

Anaheim continues its road series, which already consists of three games and did not start in the best way. In the first match, the team faced the Rangers and showed a decent game against the clear favorite, but still lost by a minimal margin of one goal (1:2). It is worth noting that the Ducks were not inferior to their opponent in any way and even made one more shot. However, in the second match against New Jersey, the Ducks faced an insurmountable pressure from the opponent and suffered a crushing defeat with a score of 2:6. Goalkeeper Reimer was unable to demonstrate his best game, reflecting only 82% of the shots.

However, the team was able to rehabilitate itself in the next match against the Islanders. Despite the missed goal, Anaheim won confidently with a score of 3:1. Although the team defensive line was again not perfect, goalie Dostal showed an outstanding game, becoming the main hero of the match and repelling many dangerous shots from the opponent.

Disqualifications and injuries

Anaheim is playing with almost its full roster, with only goalies Gibson and Suchanek left in the infirmary.

Interesting trends for betting

• The Ducks are averaging just 2.3 goals per game.

Anaheim also has problems both creating and finishing dangerous moments on offense.

• On average, the Ducks take 27 shots per game.

The main reason for the club low performance remains weak attacking play.