The upcoming matchup between the Chicago Blackhawks and the Pittsburgh Penguins is generating significant interest among hockey fans. Scheduled for 7 p.m. ET, this game will showcase several key players and pivotal changes to the lineups.
Blackhawks vs. Penguins: Expected Lineups Revealed
Blackhawks Projected Lineup
- Frank Nazar — Connor Bedard — Teuvo Teravainen
- Ryan Greene — Oliver Moore — Andre Burakovsky
- Tyler Bertuzzi — Jason Dickinson — Ilya Mikheyev
- Ryan Donato — Nick Foligno — Colton Dach
- Alex Vlasic — Louis Crevier
- Wyatt Kaiser — Artyom Levshunov
- Matt Grzelcyk — Connor Murphy
- Arvid Soderblom (starting in goal)
- Spencer Knight
Scratched: Sam Lafferty, Landon Slaggert. Injuries: None reported.
Penguins Projected Lineup
- Rickard Rakell — Sidney Crosby — Justin Brazeau
- Egor Chinakhov — Tommy Novak — Evgeni Malkin
- Rutger McGroarty — Ben Kindel — Anthony Mantha
- Connor Dewar — Blake Lizotte — Noel Acciari
- Parker Wotherspoon — Erik Karlsson
- Brett Kulak — Kris Letang
- Ilya Solovyov — Ryan Shea
- Arturs Silovs
- Stuart Skinner
Scratched: Kevin Hayes, Connor Clifton. Injuries: Jack St. Ivany (hand surgery), Filip Hallander (blood clot), Ryan Graves (lower body), Caleb Jones (lower body). Suspended: Bryan Rust.
Status Report
The Blackhawks are making minimal changes following a recent 4-3 shootout loss to the Minnesota Wild. Colton Dach will replace Landon Slaggert on the fourth line, while Arvid Soderblom is confirmed as the starting goalie.
For the Penguins, Bryan Rust is suspended for three games due to an illegal check against Vancouver’s Brock Boeser. Additionally, rookie Rutger McGroarty is set to return after recovering from a concussion.
Injury updates reveal that defenseman Jack St. Ivany is on injured reserve and may miss up to eight weeks post-surgery. Pittsburgh’s lineup will adapt as they cope with various injuries and suspensions.
