Saturday's NHL slate will see the Pittsburgh Penguins (14-8-7) square off against the San Jose Sharks (15-14-3), starting at 3 p.m. ET at PPG Paints Arena and broadcast on ESPN+. The Penguins are eighth in the Eastern Conference (35 points), and the Sharks are eighth in the Western Conference (33 points).
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Penguins vs. Sharks: Dec. 13 Viewing Options
- Date: Saturday, December 13, 2025
- Time: 3 p.m. ET
- How to watch on TV: ESPN+
- Location: Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
- Venue: PPG Paints Arena
- Live Stream: Watch this game on ESPN+
- Live Stream: Watch this game on Fubo (Regional restrictions may apply)
Penguins' 2025-26 Stats
| Stat | Per-Game Average | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Goals Scored | 3.1 | 11th |
| Goals Allowed | 2.76 | 9th |
| Shots | 28.2 | 16th |
| Shots Allowed | 28.6 | 20th |
| Power Play % | 31.17% | 3rd |
| Penalty Kill % | 84.71% | 4th |
Sharks' 2025-26 Stats
| Stat | Per-Game Average | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Goals Scored | 2.78 | 25th |
| Goals Allowed | 3.25 | 21st |
| Shots | 24 | 32nd |
| Shots Allowed | 31.1 | 30th |
| Power Play % | 18.42% | 18th |
| Penalty Kill % | 80% | 18th |
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Penguins vs. Sharks Top Players
Penguins
- Sidney Crosby is one of Pittsburgh's top contributors this season with 32 points. He has averaged 0.6 goals per game, shooting 25.4%.
- Having scored nine goals and adding 20 assists, Evgeni Malkin is excelling for Pittsburgh through 26 games.
- Bryan Rust has created 23 points for Pittsburgh in 27 games this season, scoring on 13.4% of his shots and recording nine goals and 14 assists.
- Stuart Skinner (11-8-4) has a 2.8 goals against average and a save percentage of .890 for Pittsburgh.
Sharks
- Macklin Celebrini has totaled 15 goals and 29 assists in 32 games for San Jose, good for 44 points.
- Will Smith has helped lead the offense for San Jose this season with 12 goals and 17 assists.
- William Eklund is a top contributor on offense for San Jose with seven goals and 12 assists.
- Yaroslav Askarov is 10-8-1 on the season, giving up 55 goals (3.1 goals against average) and collecting 511 saves with a .903 save percentage (27th in the league).
Penguins vs. Sharks Injury Report
Penguins
Caleb Jones: Out (Lower Body),
Tanner Howe: Out (Acl ),
Evgeni Malkin: Out (Upper Body),
Blake Lizotte: Out (Undisclosed),
Filip Hallander: Out (Leg)
Sharks
Vincent Desharnais: Out (Upper Body),
Ty Dellandrea: Day-To-Day (Upper Body),
Shakir Mukhamadullin: Day-To-Day (Upper Body),
Ryan Reaves: Day-To-Day (Upper Body),
Michael Misa: Out (Lower Body)
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Penguins' Schedule
| Date | Opponent | Score | Home/Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| 12/7/2025 | Stars | L 3-2 | Away |
| 12/9/2025 | Ducks | L 4-3 | Home |
| 12/11/2025 | Canadiens | L 4-2 | Home |
| 12/13/2025 | Sharks | - | Home |
| 12/14/2025 | Mammoth | - | Home |
| 12/16/2025 | Oilers | - | Home |
| 12/18/2025 | Senators | - | Away |
Sharks' Schedule
| Date | Opponent | Score | Home/Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| 12/7/2025 | Hurricanes | W 4-1 | Away |
| 12/9/2025 | Flyers | L 4-1 | Away |
| 12/11/2025 | Maple Leafs | W 3-2 | Away |
| 12/13/2025 | Penguins | - | Away |
| 12/16/2025 | Flames | - | Home |
| 12/18/2025 | Stars | - | Home |
| 12/20/2025 | Kraken | - | Home |