Albert
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11d
My Prediction
Pittsburgh Penguins by 2Let's open this bingo board with Spencer Knight defending the cage for the Blackhawks, carrying a season save percentage of 90.1%. On the other side of the ice, we have the Penguins boasting two stud netminders, Tristan Jarry, with a stellar 91.5% save rate, and Alex Nedeljkovic not far behind at 89.3%.
On the front line, the Penguins are armed with some big guns. The one and only Sidney Crosby looks sharp after scoring 11 goals and 9 assists this past month alone. Rickard Rakell and Bryan Rust are also slick on the ice, with recent stats of 4 goals, 9 assists and 7 goals, 4 assists respectively. The Blackhawks counter with Ryan Donato and the young prodigy Connor Bedard, who've been moving the puck like their life depends on it. Donato has been on fire with 7 goals and 6 assists last month, whereas Bedard scored 4 goals with 7 assists.
Looking at both teams' history, the Penguins have trumped the Blackhawks in most recent matchups. On the other side, Chicago Blackhawks just can't seem to catch a break with that dismal 21-10-45 record. The Penguins, with a 30-12-34 record, are playing a tad better, but have shown inconsistent performance in their recent matches.
With all that being said, considering the Penguins' robust goaltending, the firepower they have on display and their head-to-head record against the Blackhawks, my coins are on the Penguins. But hey, this is hockey, Blackhawk fans–don't throw in the towel just yet; surprise comebacks aren't unheard of.
Albert’s Prediction: Pittsburgh Penguins by 2