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Penguins vs.
Sharks
Pittsburgh hosts San Jose Sharks at PPG Paints Arena. Here’s what to know before puck drop.
Sunday, December 6, 2026
Home matchupPITVSSJ
PITVSSJ3:00 PM ET
PPG Paints Arena
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WhenSun, Dec 6 · 3:00 PM ET
WherePPG Paints Arena
OpponentSan Jose Sharks
San Jose SharksContextNHL
The game in 60 seconds
Pittsburgh hosts San Jose Sharks at PPG Paints Arena. Puck drop is 3:00 PM ET. Listed on NBC Sports BA. Next up: vs. Chicago Blackhawks on December 8.
The question to watch
How do the Penguins match up with Sharks at puck drop?
Three things to watch
A look at San Jose Sharks
Pittsburgh hosts San Jose Sharks. Watch how each side uses the last minutes before the next scheduled game.
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Season so far
| SJ | PIT | |
|---|---|---|
| Goals Against Average | 3.40 | 3.43 |
| Shots Against per Game | 31.0 | 27.9 |
| Penalty Kill Percentage | 84.0 | 85.7 |
| Power Play Goals Against | 8 | 5 |
| Short Handed Goals Against | 0 | 0 |
| Goals For per Game | 2.67 | 3.29 |
Leaders
- PIT · GoalsEvgeni Malkin · 6
- PIT · AssistsErik Karlsson · 13
- PIT · PointsErik Karlsson · 16
- SJ · GoalsWill Smith · 6
- SJ · AssistsMacklin Celebrini · 11
- SJ · PointsMacklin Celebrini · 16
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