Penguins vs Ducks preview: Leo Carlsson stats, injury report and player trends (November 8)
The Pittsburgh Penguins (6-9-2) visit the Anaheim Ducks (9-7-1) tonight, Sunday, November 8, 2026, at 8:00 PM ET at Honda Center. Leo Carlsson headlines the numbers below. Every number comes from ESPN schedules, game logs and the ESPN injury report pulled the morning of November 8.
Penguins vs Ducks: game info
- Start: 8:00 PM ET, Honda Center.
- TV: ESPN+, Prime Video (Local).
- Records: Pittsburgh Penguins 6-9-2, Anaheim Ducks 9-7-1.
Recent form: last five games
Penguins: L 4-3 (OT/SO) vs UTA, L 5-4 at MTL, L 3-2 vs VGK, L 6-2 vs BOS, W 5-2 at LA.
Ducks: L 7-6 vs BUF, W 6-3 vs OTT, W 5-4 at VAN, W 5-4 at EDM, W 5-3 at CGY.
Penguins vs Ducks injury report
ESPN's injury report as of this morning. Statuses can change before the start, so check again close to game time.
- Penguins: Elmer Soderblom (LW) injured reserve - upper body; Bryan Rust (RW) injured reserve - lower body; Trevor van Riemsdyk (D) injured reserve - lower body; Ryan Graves (D) injured reserve - knee.
- Ducks: A.J. Greer (LW) injured reserve - upper body; Troy Terry (RW) injured reserve - hip; Ian Moore (D) injured reserve - lower body; Ryan Poehling (C) injured reserve - lower body.
Player trends to know
Erik Karlsson (Penguins): 3 goals and 14 assists for 17 points in 17 games, 1.6 shots on goal a game. He has a point in 12 of 17. Last 5 games (goals-assists, shots): 1-0 (1 SOG), 1-2 (4 SOG), 0-0 (2 SOG), 0-0 (0 SOG), 0-1 (0 SOG).
Tommy Novak (Penguins): 7 goals and 7 assists for 14 points in 17 games, 1.7 shots on goal a game. He has a point in 8 of 17. Last 5 games (goals-assists, shots): 0-0 (1 SOG), 1-1 (3 SOG), 1-1 (5 SOG), 0-0 (0 SOG), 2-0 (2 SOG).
Leo Carlsson (Ducks): 6 goals and 20 assists for 26 points in 17 games, 1.6 shots on goal a game. He has a point in 13 of 17. He has a point in each of his last 7 games. Last 5 games (goals-assists, shots): 0-3 (5 SOG), 0-3 (2 SOG), 1-0 (2 SOG), 0-2 (3 SOG), 1-1 (1 SOG).
Cutter Gauthier (Ducks): 12 goals and 6 assists for 18 points in 16 games, 4.1 shots on goal a game. He has a point in 10 of 16 and 3+ shots on goal in 12 of 16. He has a point in each of his last 7 games. Last 5 games (goals-assists, shots): 2-0 (10 SOG), 3-0 (5 SOG), 3-0 (6 SOG), 1-1 (3 SOG), 1-0 (4 SOG).
Matchup angle
The Penguins have won 1 of their last 5 and the Ducks have won 4 of 5. Over those games the Penguins scored 3.2 and allowed 4.0 a game; the Ducks scored 5.4 and allowed 4.2.
What to watch
- Erik Karlsson: 17 points in 17 games, a point in 12, 1.6 shots on goal a game.
- Tommy Novak: 14 points in 17 games, a point in 8, 1.7 shots on goal a game.
- Leo Carlsson: 26 points in 17 games, a point in 13, 1.6 shots on goal a game, a point in each of his last 7.
- Cutter Gauthier: 18 points in 16 games, a point in 10, 4.1 shots on goal a game, a point in each of his last 7.
- The injury lists above, which can change before puck drop.
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FAQ
Is Leo Carlsson playing tonight? ESPN's injury report does not list Leo Carlsson as of the morning of November 8. Statuses can change before the start, so check ESPN again close to puck drop.
What time is Penguins vs Ducks tonight? The game starts at 8:00 PM ET at Honda Center. TV: ESPN+, Prime Video (Local).
How has Leo Carlsson played lately? Leo Carlsson has 26 points in 17 games this season and a point in 13 of them. Past results only, not a prediction.