Games / NHL / Dec 18, 2026

Seattle Kraken vs Pittsburgh Penguins: stats, injuries and matchup preview

The Seattle Kraken (9-6-1) visit the Pittsburgh Penguins (6-10-2) on Friday, December 18, 2026 at 7:00 PM ET, at PPG Paints Arena, Pittsburgh, PA. TV: KONG, Prime Video (Local). Below: injuries, recent form, a team comparison and matchup notes for Pittsburgh Penguins vs Seattle Kraken.

NHLFriday, December 18, 2026

Seattle Kraken9-6-1

7:00 PM ETDec 18, 2026

Pittsburgh Penguins6-10-2

DateDec 18, 2026

Time7:00 PM ET

VenuePPG Paints Arena, Pittsburgh, PA

TVKONG, Prime Video (Local)

Team comparison

Seattle KrakenPittsburgh Penguins

Goals per game

3.6

3.2

Goals allowed per game

3.6

9-6-1Record6-10-2

4th in Pacific DivisionStanding7th in Metropolitan Division

4-4Road record / home record4-4

LWLWLLast 5LWLLL

L1StreakL1

Team stats

Seattle KrakenPittsburgh Penguins

Goals Against Average

3.56

Shots Against per Game

30.2

27.3

Penalty Kill Percentage

65.1

76.6

Power Play Goals Against

Short Handed Goals Against

Goals For per Game

3.44

3.17

Shots per Game

25.6

27.3

Power Play Goals

Power Play Percentage

22.6

20.4

Short Handed Goals

Penalty Minutes

158

116

Injury report

Confirm lineups and injuries close to game time.

Seattle Kraken

Nikke Kokko G · Not Injury Related

Injured Reserve

Curtis Douglas C · Upper Body

Injured Reserve

Jared McCann LW · Lower Body

Injured Reserve

Jacob Melanson RW · Chest

Injured Reserve

Ryan Lindgren 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

Seattle KrakenLWLWL

Nov 7, 2026 · vs New York RangersL 3-4

Nov 4, 2026 · vs Calgary FlamesW 2-1

Oct 30, 2026 · at Calgary FlamesL 2-6

Oct 28, 2026 · vs Toronto Maple LeafsW 5-4

Oct 24, 2026 · vs Minnesota WildL 1-5

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 12/18

Feb 15, 2027PIT 0, SEA 0

Dec 18, 2026SEA 0, PIT 0

Team pages

Seattle Kraken
Schedule, roster and stats

Pittsburgh Penguins
Schedule, roster and stats

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Frequently asked questions

What time is Seattle Kraken vs Pittsburgh Penguins?

The game is on Friday, December 18, 2026 at 7:00 PM ET at PPG Paints Arena, Pittsburgh, PA.

How can I watch Seattle Kraken vs Pittsburgh Penguins?

TV: KONG, Prime Video (Local).

What are the records of the Seattle Kraken and Pittsburgh Penguins?

Seattle Kraken: 9-6-1. Pittsburgh Penguins: 6-10-2.

Who is injured for Seattle Kraken vs Pittsburgh Penguins?

Listed out or doubtful: Seattle Kraken: Nikke Kokko, Curtis Douglas, Jared McCann, Jacob Melanson. 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 Seattle Kraken vs Pittsburgh Penguins played?

PPG Paints Arena, Pittsburgh, PA.

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