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Penguins vs.
Kings
Pittsburgh hosts Los Angeles Kings at PPG Paints Arena. Here’s what to know before puck drop.
Thursday, December 17, 2026
Home matchupPITVSLA
PITVSLA7:00 PM ET
PPG Paints Arena
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WhenThu, Dec 17 · 7:00 PM ET
WherePPG Paints Arena
OpponentLos Angeles Kings
Los Angeles KingsContextNHL
The game in 60 seconds
Pittsburgh hosts Los Angeles Kings at PPG Paints Arena. Puck drop is 7:00 PM ET. Listed on ABTV. Next up: vs. Seattle Kraken on December 18.
The question to watch
How do the Penguins match up with Kings at puck drop?
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A look at Los Angeles Kings
Pittsburgh hosts Los Angeles Kings. Watch how each side uses the last minutes before the next scheduled game.
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Season so far
| LA | PIT | |
|---|---|---|
| Goals Against Average | 4.17 | 3.56 |
| Shots Against per Game | 26.8 | 27.7 |
| Penalty Kill Percentage | 61.9 | 83.3 |
| Power Play Goals Against | 8 | 4 |
| Short Handed Goals Against | 0 | 0 |
| Goals For per Game | 2.00 | 3.11 |
Leaders
- PIT · GoalsEvgeni Malkin · 5
- PIT · AssistsErik Karlsson · 10
- PIT · PointsErik Karlsson · 11
- LA · GoalsArtemi Panarin · 3
- LA · AssistsBrandt Clarke · 4
- LA · PointsBrandt Clarke · 5
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