Games / NHL / Dec 17, 2026

Los Angeles Kings vs Pittsburgh Penguins: stats, injuries and matchup preview

The Los Angeles Kings (5-8-2) visit the Pittsburgh Penguins (6-10-2) on Thursday, December 17, 2026 at 7:00 PM ET, at PPG Paints Arena, Pittsburgh, PA. TV: ABTV. Below: injuries, recent form, a team comparison and matchup notes for Pittsburgh Penguins vs Los Angeles Kings.

NHLThursday, December 17, 2026

Los Angeles Kings5-8-2

7:00 PM ETDec 17, 2026

Pittsburgh Penguins6-10-2

DateDec 17, 2026

Time7:00 PM ET

VenuePPG Paints Arena, Pittsburgh, PA

TVABTV

Team comparison

Los Angeles KingsPittsburgh Penguins

Goals per game

3.0

3.2

Goals allowed per game

3.5

3.6

5-8-2Record6-10-2

7th in Pacific DivisionStanding7th in Metropolitan Division

3-5Road record / home record4-4

LWLWLLast 5LWLLL

L1StreakL1

Team stats

Los Angeles KingsPittsburgh Penguins

Goals Against Average

3.47

3.56

Shots Against per Game

27.9

27.3

Penalty Kill Percentage

62.5

76.6

Power Play Goals Against

Short Handed Goals Against

Goals For per Game

3.00

3.17

Shots per Game

27.9

27.3

Power Play Goals

Power Play Percentage

23.1

20.4

Short Handed Goals

Penalty Minutes

157

116

Injury report

Confirm lineups and injuries close to game time.

Los Angeles Kings

Erik Gustafsson D · Undisclosed - Not Specified

Out

Kevin Fiala LW · Lower Leg - Surgery

Injured Reserve

Jakub Dvorak D · Upper Body

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

Los Angeles KingsLWLWL

Nov 7, 2026 · vs Pittsburgh PenguinsL 2-5

Nov 4, 2026 · vs San Jose SharksW 7-2

Oct 31, 2026 · vs Buffalo SabresL 2-3

Oct 29, 2026 · vs Ottawa SenatorsW 6-5

Oct 27, 2026 · at Chicago BlackhawksL 1-2

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

PIT leads series 1-0

Dec 17, 2026LA 0, PIT 0

Nov 7, 2026PIT 5, LA 2

Team pages

Los Angeles Kings
Schedule, roster and stats

Pittsburgh Penguins
Schedule, roster and stats

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Frequently asked questions

What time is Los Angeles Kings vs Pittsburgh Penguins?

The game is on Thursday, December 17, 2026 at 7:00 PM ET at PPG Paints Arena, Pittsburgh, PA.

How can I watch Los Angeles Kings vs Pittsburgh Penguins?

TV: ABTV.

What are the records of the Los Angeles Kings and Pittsburgh Penguins?

Los Angeles Kings: 5-8-2. Pittsburgh Penguins: 6-10-2.

Who is injured for Los Angeles Kings vs Pittsburgh Penguins?

Listed out or doubtful: Los Angeles Kings: Erik Gustafsson, Kevin Fiala, Jakub Dvorak. 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 Los Angeles Kings vs Pittsburgh Penguins played?

PPG Paints Arena, Pittsburgh, PA.

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