Utah Hockey Club Seeks to Break Losing Streak Against Pittsburgh Penguins

The Utah Hockey Club, currently on a four-game eastern road trip, is set to face the Pittsburgh Penguins on Saturday, November 23, at PPG Paints Arena. This matchup marks the first time these teams will meet this season. The Utah Hockey Club is looking to end a three-game losing streak, having most recently been shut out 1-0 by the Boston Bruins on Thursday.

The Penguins, who are at the bottom of the Metropolitan Division, are also coming off a loss, having been defeated 4-1 by the Winnipeg Jets on Friday. Pittsburgh has a 4-5-2 record at home and a 7-11-4 overall record, with a significant -28 scoring differential, having scored 57 goals and allowed 85.

Utah, with a 7-9-3 record overall and a 3-5-2 record on the road, has a -14 scoring differential, scoring 49 goals and allowing 63. Key players for Utah include Captain Clayton Keller, who leads the team with 16 points, and goaltender Karel Vejmelka, who has a .922 save percentage. Logan Cooley, a second-year pro from Pittsburgh, will be playing in his hometown for the second time in his NHL career.

Sidney Crosby, the Penguins’ captain, is a significant factor for Pittsburgh, leading the team with 20 points (7 goals, 13 assists) in his 20th NHL season. Crosby is nearing his 600th NHL goal and will be playing in his 1,295th career NHL game.

The game is expected to be a low-scoring affair, with betting odds favoring under 6.5 goals. The sportsbooks predict a close encounter, with the Penguins at +115 and the Utah Hockey Club at -135 on the moneyline.

The game will be broadcast on SportsNet Pittsburgh, ESPN+, and can be listened to on 105.9 the X and the Penguins app. Fans attending the game will receive a Zamboni Gravy Boat giveaway, presented by Giant Eagle and Market District.