Games / NHL / Dec 12, 2026

Pittsburgh Penguins vs Tampa Bay Lightning: stats, injuries and matchup preview

The Pittsburgh Penguins (6-10-2) visit the Tampa Bay Lightning (11-4-2) on Saturday, December 12, 2026 at 3:30 PM ET, at Benchmark International Arena, Tampa, FL. TV: The Spot - MTN. Below: injuries, recent form, a team comparison and matchup notes for Tampa Bay Lightning vs Pittsburgh Penguins.

NHLSaturday, December 12, 2026

Pittsburgh Penguins6-10-2

3:30 PM ETDec 12, 2026

Tampa Bay Lightning11-4-2

DateDec 12, 2026

Time3:30 PM ET

VenueBenchmark International Arena, Tampa, FL

TVThe Spot - MTN

Team comparison

Pittsburgh PenguinsTampa Bay Lightning

Goals per game

3.2

3.7

Goals allowed per game

3.6

3.1

6-10-2Record11-4-2

7th in Metropolitan DivisionStanding3rd in Atlantic Division

2-8Road record / home record8-0

LWLLLLast 5LWWWL

L1StreakL1

Team stats

Pittsburgh PenguinsTampa Bay Lightning

Goals Against Average

3.56

3.06

Shots Against per Game

27.3

24.7

Penalty Kill Percentage

76.6

72.9

Power Play Goals Against

Short Handed Goals Against

Goals For per Game

3.17

3.71

Shots per Game

27.3

29.9

Power Play Goals

Power Play Percentage

20.4

19.4

Short Handed Goals

Penalty Minutes

116

140

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

Tampa Bay Lightning

Brayden Point C · Undisclosed - Not Specified

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

Tampa Bay LightningLWWWL

Nov 8, 2026 · at Winnipeg JetsL 3-4

Nov 7, 2026 · at Minnesota WildW 4-3

Nov 5, 2026 · vs Chicago BlackhawksW 4-1

Nov 3, 2026 · vs Detroit Red WingsW 4-2

Oct 31, 2026 · at Nashville PredatorsL 4-5

Season series

Series starts 12/12

Feb 2, 2027TB 0, PIT 0

Dec 15, 2026TB 0, PIT 0

Dec 12, 2026PIT 0, TB 0

Team pages

Pittsburgh Penguins
Schedule, roster and stats

Tampa Bay Lightning
Schedule, roster and stats

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Frequently asked questions

What time is Pittsburgh Penguins vs Tampa Bay Lightning?

The game is on Saturday, December 12, 2026 at 3:30 PM ET at Benchmark International Arena, Tampa, FL.

How can I watch Pittsburgh Penguins vs Tampa Bay Lightning?

TV: The Spot - MTN.

What are the records of the Pittsburgh Penguins and Tampa Bay Lightning?

Pittsburgh Penguins: 6-10-2. Tampa Bay Lightning: 11-4-2.

Who is injured for Pittsburgh Penguins vs Tampa Bay Lightning?

Listed out or doubtful: Pittsburgh Penguins: Elmer Soderblom, Bryan Rust, Trevor van Riemsdyk, Ryan Graves. Tampa Bay Lightning: Brayden Point. Check the injury report above for the full list, and confirm close to game time.

Where is Pittsburgh Penguins vs Tampa Bay Lightning played?

Benchmark International Arena, Tampa, FL.

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