Penguins lineup tonight: Pittsburgh's projected lineup for game against Vancouver Canucks | Nov 27, 2024

Since signing Sidney Crosby to a contract extension this summer, the Pittsburgh Penguins haven't been able to find the success and consistency they've hoped for. Heading into tonight's game against the Vancouver Canucks, the team is in the midst of a three-game skid. They most recently fell to the Utah Hockey Club on Saturday.

The team is currently sitting in last place in the Metropolitan Division. Hence, every game is a must-win if they want to have any hope of making a postseason appearance.

Leading up to tonight's game the team has two players listed on tonight's injury report. Cody Glass is still on the injured reserve list after a concussion earlier this month. In addition, Blake Lizotte, who is listed on today's injury report, is set to be a game-time decision for tonight with a concussion.

Assuming Lizotte does play, the Penguins' lines for tonight are projected to be as follows:

Forwards:

1. LW Rickard Rakell - C Sidney Crosby - RW Bryan Rust
2. LW Anthony Beauvillier - C Evgeni Malkin - RW Philip Tomasino
3. LW Michael Bunting - C Blake Lizotte - RW Drew O'Connor
4. LW Matthew Nieto - C Kevin Hayes - RW Noel Acciari

Defense:

1. Marcus Pettersson - Erik Karlsson
2. Owen Pickering - Kris Letang
3. Ryan Shea - Jack St. Ivany

Goalies:

• Tristan Jarry
• Alex Nedeljkovic

Powerplay:

1. Sidney Crosby, Evgeni Malkin, Bryan Rust, Erik Karlsson, Rickard Rakell
2. Michael Bunting, Kevin Hayes, Anthony Beauvillier, Philip Tomasino, Kris Letang

Penalty Kill:

1. Noel Acciari, Matthew Nieto, Marcus Pettersson, Kris Letang
2. Blake Lizotte, Drew O'Connor, Matt Grzelcyk, Ryan Graves

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Looking at the odds for tonight's Penguins vs Canucks game and upcoming games for Pittsburgh

Leading up to tonight's game between Vancouver and Pittsburgh, the Canucks are sitting as the betting favorite on most major sportsbooks. On Bet365, the Canucks are favorited slightly with -115 odds, while the Penguins have -105 odds, meaning NHL fans are incredibly divided on how things will play out.

Meanwhile, on BallyBet, Vancouver has -124 odds to win tonight's game while on the flip side, Pittsburgh is a +102 underdog. This means that it would take a $124 bet on the Canucks to win $100 whereas a $100 bet on the Penguins would win $102.

Following tonight's game, the Penguins will hit the road for a game against the Bruins on Friday, which will kick off a back-to-back to end the month. After a showdown with the Bruins on Friday, the team will then be back in action on Saturday when they host the Calgary Flames at home.

The Penguins will then kick off the month of December with a home game against the defending Stanley Cup Champions on Tuesday, December 3. They will then play a back-to-back to wrap up the first week of December. They have a game against the Rangers on December 6, and a game against the Maple Leafs the following night.