Thu Oct 31 22:50:00 UTC 2024: ## Penguins and Ducks Face Off in Spooky Halloween Showdown

**Pittsburgh, PA** – The Pittsburgh Penguins will host the Anaheim Ducks at PPG Paints Arena tonight in a Halloween-themed matchup. Puck drop is scheduled for 7:00 PM, but fans are encouraged to arrive early as doors open at 6:00 PM.

The game promises a spooky atmosphere with fans encouraged to sport their best Halloween costumes, with a chance to win treats from Milkshake Factory. Two concession stands will also be offering holiday-inspired treats: Steel City Smash with Graveyard Loaded Waffle Fries and NachoChick with Hellfire Halloween Nachos.

The Penguins, boasting a record of 3-7-1, are hoping to continue their recent success against the Ducks. They have won seven of their last nine matchups against Anaheim and are 14-6-0 in their last 20 games dating back to 2013.

**Key Players to Watch:**

* **Sidney Crosby:** Crosby has been on fire lately and will be looking to add to his impressive stats against the Ducks. He currently sits just three assists shy of tying Hall-of-Famer Joe Sakic for 13th most assists in NHL history.
* **Evgeni Malkin:** Malkin has been a force for the Penguins this season with a team-high 14 points.
* **Erik Karlsson:** The star defenseman has a six-game point streak against the Ducks and has recorded a hat trick against them in the past.

**Game Information:**

* **Date:** October 31, 2024
* **Time:** 7:00 PM EST
* **Location:** PPG Paints Arena, Pittsburgh, PA
* **TV:** SportsNet Pittsburgh, ESPN+
* **Radio:** 105.9 The X, Penguins app

Fans are encouraged to arrive early and enjoy the festivities!

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