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Edmonton Oilers vs Pittsburgh Penguins: stats, injuries and matchup preview

The Edmonton Oilers (13-3-3) visit the Pittsburgh Penguins (6-10-2) on Sunday, January 3, 2027 at 3:00 PM ET, at PPG Paints Arena, Pittsburgh, PA. Below: injuries, recent form, a team comparison and matchup notes for Pittsburgh Penguins vs Edmonton Oilers.

NHLSunday, January 3, 2027
Edmonton Oilers logoEdmonton Oilers13-3-3
3:00 PM ETJan 3, 2027
Pittsburgh Penguins logoPittsburgh Penguins6-10-2
DateJan 3, 2027
Time3:00 PM ET
VenuePPG Paints Arena, Pittsburgh, PA

Team comparison

Edmonton OilersPittsburgh Penguins
Goals per game
4.1
3.2
Goals allowed per game
2.9
3.6
13-3-3Record6-10-2
1st in Pacific DivisionStanding7th in Metropolitan Division
7-1Road record / home record4-4
WWLLWLast 5LWLLL
W2StreakL1

Team stats

Edmonton OilersPittsburgh Penguins
Goals Against Average
2.84
3.56
Shots Against per Game
26.5
27.3
Penalty Kill Percentage
77.0
76.6
Power Play Goals Against
14
11
Short Handed Goals Against
0
0
Goals For per Game
4.05
3.17
Shots per Game
25.6
27.3
Power Play Goals
22
11
Power Play Percentage
32.4
20.4
Short Handed Goals
4
2
Penalty Minutes
204
116

Injury report

Confirm lineups and injuries close to game time.

Edmonton Oilers
Isaac Howard LW · Knee
Injured Reserve
Alec Regula D · Undisclosed
Injured Reserve
Matt Savoie C · Lower Body - Not Specified
Injured Reserve
Injured Reserve
Mattias Janmark C · Undisclosed - Surgery
Injured Reserve
Pittsburgh Penguins
Elmer Soderblom LW · Upper Body
Injured Reserve
Bryan Rust RW · Lower Body
Injured Reserve
Trevor van Riemsdyk D · Lower Body
Injured Reserve
Ryan Graves D · Knee
Injured Reserve
Ville Koivunen RW · Lower Body - Not Specified
Day-To-Day

Recent form

Edmonton OilersWWLLW
Nov 9, 2026 · vs New York RangersW 3-1
Nov 7, 2026 · vs Vancouver CanucksW 4-2
Nov 5, 2026 · vs Anaheim DucksL 4-5
Nov 3, 2026 · at New Jersey DevilsL 3-4
Nov 1, 2026 · at New York RangersW 4-1
Pittsburgh PenguinsLWLLL
Nov 8, 2026 · at Anaheim DucksL 2-5
Nov 7, 2026 · at Los Angeles KingsW 5-2
Nov 5, 2026 · vs Boston BruinsL 2-6
Nov 3, 2026 · vs Vegas Golden KnightsL 2-3
Oct 31, 2026 · at Montreal CanadiensL 4-5

Season series

Series starts 1/3
Feb 13, 2027PIT 0, EDM 0
Jan 3, 2027EDM 0, PIT 0

Team pages

Edmonton Oilers
Schedule, roster and statsPittsburgh Penguins
Schedule, roster and stats

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Frequently asked questions

What time is Edmonton Oilers vs Pittsburgh Penguins?

The game is on Sunday, January 3, 2027 at 3:00 PM ET at PPG Paints Arena, Pittsburgh, PA.

What are the records of the Edmonton Oilers and Pittsburgh Penguins?

Edmonton Oilers: 13-3-3. Pittsburgh Penguins: 6-10-2.

Who is injured for Edmonton Oilers vs Pittsburgh Penguins?

Listed out or doubtful: Edmonton Oilers: Isaac Howard, Alec Regula, Matt Savoie, Frederik Andersen. Pittsburgh Penguins: Elmer Soderblom, Bryan Rust, Trevor van Riemsdyk, Ryan Graves. Check the injury report above for the full list, and confirm close to game time.

Where is Edmonton Oilers vs Pittsburgh Penguins played?

PPG Paints Arena, Pittsburgh, PA.

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