The Pittsburgh Penguins (14-8-7) will attempt to halt a three-game losing streak when they play the San Jose Sharks (15-14-3) at home on Saturday, Dec. 13 at 3 p.m. ET on ESPN+.
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Prepare for this showdown with a glimpse at who we predict will come out on top in Saturday's game.
In the last 10 games, the Sharks have gone 5-5-0 while totaling 25 goals against 32 goals given up. On 37 power-play opportunities during that time, they have scored seven goals (18.9%).
Penguins vs. Sharks Predictions for Saturday
Our computer projection model for this game predicts a final tally of Penguins 4, Sharks 2.
- Moneyline Pick: Penguins (-170)
- Total Pick: No Pick - Predicted Margin Negligible
- Spread Pick: Penguins (-1.5)
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Penguins Splits and Trends
- The Penguins have a 14-8-7 record overall, with a 1-7-8 record in matchups that have required overtime.
- Pittsburgh has eight points (3-3-2) in the eight games it has played that were decided by one goal.
- In the three games this season the Penguins scored only one goal, they've finished 0-1-2 (two points).
- Pittsburgh has scored a pair of goals in seven games this season (0-4-3 record, three points).
- The Penguins have scored three or more goals in 18 games (14-2-2, 30 points).
- In the 10 games when Pittsburgh has scored a lone power-play goal, it went 2-5-3 to record seven points.
- In the 13 games this season in which it has outshot its opponent, Pittsburgh is 4-5-4 (12 points).
- The Penguins' opponents have had more shots in 15 games. The Penguins finished 9-3-3 in those contests (21 points).
Sharks Splits and Trends
- The Sharks have posted a record of 7-3-10 in overtime matchups to contribute to an overall mark of 15-14-3.
- San Jose has earned 18 points (8-4-2) in its 14 games decided by one goal.
- This season the Sharks registered only one goal in six games and they lost every time.
- San Jose has five points (2-1-1) when scoring two goals this season.
- The Sharks have scored at least three goals in 19 games, earning 28 points from those contests.
- This season, San Jose has scored a single power-play goal in 13 games has a record of 7-5-1 in those matchups.
- When outshooting its opponent, San Jose is 1-4-0 (two points) this season.
- The Sharks' opponents have had more shots in 27 games. The Sharks went 14-10-3 in those matchups (31 points).
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Team Stats Comparison
| Penguins Rank | Penguins AVG | Sharks AVG | Sharks Rank | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11th | 3.1 | Goals Scored | 2.78 | 25th |
| 9th | 2.76 | Goals Allowed | 3.25 | 21st |
| 16th | 28.2 | Shots | 24 | 32nd |
| 20th | 28.6 | Shots Allowed | 31.1 | 30th |
| 3rd | 31.17% | Power Play % | 18.42% | 18th |
| 4th | 84.71% | Penalty Kill % | 80% | 18th |
Penguins vs. Sharks Game Time and TV Channel
- When: Saturday, December 13, 2025 at 3 p.m. ET
- TV Channel: ESPN+
- Live Stream: Watch this game on ESPN+
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- Where: PPG Paints Arena in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
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