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Pittsburgh Penguins vs Ottawa Senators: stats, injuries and matchup preview

The Pittsburgh Penguins (6-10-2) visit the Ottawa Senators (11-6-2) on Thursday, December 31, 2026 at 2:00 PM ET, at Canadian Tire Centre, Ottawa, ON. Below: injuries, recent form, a team comparison and matchup notes for Ottawa Senators vs Pittsburgh Penguins.

NHLThursday, December 31, 2026

Pittsburgh Penguins6-10-2

2:00 PM ETDec 31, 2026

Ottawa Senators11-6-2

DateDec 31, 2026

Time2:00 PM ET

VenueCanadian Tire Centre, Ottawa, ON

Team comparison

Pittsburgh PenguinsOttawa Senators

Goals per game

3.2

Goals allowed per game

3.6

3.0

6-10-2Record11-6-2

7th in Metropolitan DivisionStanding3rd in Atlantic Division

2-8Road record / home record6-3

LWLLLLast 5LWWLW

L1StreakL1

Team stats

Pittsburgh PenguinsOttawa Senators

Goals Against Average

3.56

3.00

Shots Against per Game

27.3

27.4

Penalty Kill Percentage

76.6

74.6

Power Play Goals Against

Short Handed Goals Against

Goals For per Game

3.17

3.11

Shots per Game

27.3

25.7

Power Play Goals

Power Play Percentage

20.4

13.2

Short Handed Goals

Penalty Minutes

116

225

Injury report

Confirm lineups and injuries close to game time.

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

Ottawa Senators

Linus Ullmark G · Lower Body

Out

Andre Burakovsky LW · Lower Body

Injured Reserve

Warren Foegele LW · Knee

Injured Reserve

William Eklund LW · Ankle

Injured Reserve

Recent form

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

Ottawa SenatorsLWWLW

Nov 10, 2026 · vs Washington CapitalsL 2-3

Nov 7, 2026 · vs Utah MammothW 4-2

Nov 4, 2026 · at Buffalo SabresW 2-1

Nov 1, 2026 · at Anaheim DucksL 3-6

Oct 31, 2026 · at San Jose SharksW 5-1

Season series

Series starts 11/14

Mar 9, 2027OTT 0, PIT 0

Dec 31, 2026PIT 0, OTT 0

Nov 14, 2026OTT 0, PIT 0

Team pages

Pittsburgh Penguins
Schedule, roster and stats

Ottawa Senators
Schedule, roster and stats

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Frequently asked questions

What time is Pittsburgh Penguins vs Ottawa Senators?

The game is on Thursday, December 31, 2026 at 2:00 PM ET at Canadian Tire Centre, Ottawa, ON.

What are the records of the Pittsburgh Penguins and Ottawa Senators?

Pittsburgh Penguins: 6-10-2. Ottawa Senators: 11-6-2.

Who is injured for Pittsburgh Penguins vs Ottawa Senators?

Listed out or doubtful: Pittsburgh Penguins: Elmer Soderblom, Bryan Rust, Trevor van Riemsdyk, Ryan Graves. Ottawa Senators: Linus Ullmark, Andre Burakovsky, Warren Foegele, William Eklund. Check the injury report above for the full list, and confirm close to game time.

Where is Pittsburgh Penguins vs Ottawa Senators played?

Canadian Tire Centre, Ottawa, ON.

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