The most interesting matches of the NHL regular season are still ahead, so we are waiting for a battle of bright teams, "Calgary will go to visit Pittsburgh." The start of the game of these teams is scheduled for October 29 at 02:00 Moscow time. Our portal has prepared its forecast for this confrontation for you.
Pittsburgh Penguins
Both Crosby and Malkin will miss the start of the season, which could hit the attacking potential of the team, but even without them, the Penguins confidently held the opening meetings and have already won several important victories. However, the infirmary began to expand during the season, which significantly reduced the level of the team, which lost stability. So in the last meeting, the Penguins lost to the powerful Tampa Bay at home with a score of 1:5.
Calgary Flames
In the offseason, there was a major loss of the team, which remained a mental leader with the departure of Giordano. Many newcomers signed "lights" in all lines, significantly strengthening the depth. Ogonki had a hard start in the championship with two defeats, but recently they managed to adjust the game and give out a series of away victories, including over New Jersey in the last game with a score of 3:5.
Injuries and disqualifications:
- Injuries:
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Pittsburgh - Malkin (knee injury), Crosby (wrist injury), Rust (upper body injury), Carter (illness).
Calgary - Zary (ankle injury), Stone (illness).
Statistics and figures
- The last match between these teams ended with a 1-4 victory for Pittsburgh.
- In its last five games, Pittsburgh has won just twice.
- Calgary has a good streak of four consecutive wins.
Forecast
It is difficult to determine the favorite in this pair in advance, because both teams are able to show high-quality hockey. Calgary has been looking pretty good this season and hasn't been losing lately, but the Penguins have lost a lot of key players and don't have stability right now. I think the "lights" will be able to win here.
