Penguins seek to snap losing streak against Ducks in Thursday matchup

The Pittsburgh Penguins will host the Anaheim Ducks on Thursday, aiming to end a six-game losing streak. The Penguins are currently last in their division and have struggled defensively, allowing the most goals in the NHL. Anaheim, while slightly better with a 4-4-1 record, has also faced challenges, ranking last in goals scored. The Ducks recently won against the New York Islanders but have scored two or fewer goals in five of their nine games. Pittsburgh is favored to win, but their home performance has been poor. Key players like Sidney Crosby and Evgeni Malkin have not produced as expected. The game will test both teams' strengths, particularly Anaheim's goaltending against Pittsburgh's offense.