Games / NHL / Dec 6, 2026

San Jose Sharks vs Pittsburgh Penguins: stats, injuries and matchup preview

The San Jose Sharks (8-11-1) visit the Pittsburgh Penguins (6-10-2) on Sunday, December 6, 2026 at 3:00 PM ET, at PPG Paints Arena, Pittsburgh, PA. TV: NBC Sports BA. Below: injuries, recent form, a team comparison and matchup notes for Pittsburgh Penguins vs San Jose Sharks.

NHLSunday, December 6, 2026

San Jose Sharks8-11-1

3:00 PM ETDec 6, 2026

Pittsburgh Penguins6-10-2

DateDec 6, 2026

Time3:00 PM ET

VenuePPG Paints Arena, Pittsburgh, PA

TVNBC Sports BA

Team comparison

San Jose SharksPittsburgh Penguins

Goals per game

2.5

3.2

Goals allowed per game

3.5

3.6

8-11-1Record6-10-2

5th in Pacific DivisionStanding7th in Metropolitan Division

4-7Road record / home record4-4

WLLLLLast 5LWLLL

W1StreakL1

Team stats

San Jose SharksPittsburgh Penguins

Goals Against Average

3.50

3.56

Shots Against per Game

30.2

27.3

Penalty Kill Percentage

76.4

76.6

Power Play Goals Against

Short Handed Goals Against

Goals For per Game

2.45

3.17

Shots per Game

27.6

27.3

Power Play Goals

Power Play Percentage

20.3

20.4

Short Handed Goals

Penalty Minutes

219

116

Injury report

Confirm lineups and injuries close to game time.

San Jose Sharks

Igor Chernyshov LW · Upper Body

Injured Reserve

Quentin Musty LW · Upper Body

Injured Reserve

Kyle Keyser G · 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

San Jose SharksWLLLL

Nov 9, 2026 · vs New York IslandersW 3-2

Nov 7, 2026 · at Dallas StarsL 3-4

Nov 6, 2026 · at Minnesota WildL 1-4

Nov 4, 2026 · at Los Angeles KingsL 2-7

Nov 2, 2026 · vs Calgary FlamesL 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

Series starts 11/11

Dec 6, 2026SJ 0, PIT 0

Nov 11, 2026PIT 0, SJ 0

Team pages

San Jose Sharks
Schedule, roster and stats

Pittsburgh Penguins
Schedule, roster and stats

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Frequently asked questions

What time is San Jose Sharks vs Pittsburgh Penguins?

The game is on Sunday, December 6, 2026 at 3:00 PM ET at PPG Paints Arena, Pittsburgh, PA.

How can I watch San Jose Sharks vs Pittsburgh Penguins?

TV: NBC Sports BA.

What are the records of the San Jose Sharks and Pittsburgh Penguins?

San Jose Sharks: 8-11-1. Pittsburgh Penguins: 6-10-2.

Who is injured for San Jose Sharks vs Pittsburgh Penguins?

Listed out or doubtful: San Jose Sharks: Igor Chernyshov, Quentin Musty, Kyle Keyser. 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 San Jose Sharks vs Pittsburgh Penguins played?

PPG Paints Arena, Pittsburgh, PA.

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