Games / NHL / Dec 15, 2026

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

The Tampa Bay Lightning (11-4-2) visit the Pittsburgh Penguins (6-10-2) on Tuesday, December 15, 2026 at 7:00 PM ET, at PPG Paints Arena, Pittsburgh, PA. TV: The Spot - MTN. Below: injuries, recent form, a team comparison and matchup notes for Pittsburgh Penguins vs Tampa Bay Lightning.

NHLTuesday, December 15, 2026

Tampa Bay Lightning11-4-2

7:00 PM ETDec 15, 2026

Pittsburgh Penguins6-10-2

DateDec 15, 2026

Time7:00 PM ET

VenuePPG Paints Arena, Pittsburgh, PA

TVThe Spot - MTN

Team comparison

Tampa Bay LightningPittsburgh Penguins

Goals per game

3.7

3.2

Goals allowed per game

3.1

3.6

11-4-2Record6-10-2

3rd in Atlantic DivisionStanding7th in Metropolitan Division

3-6Road record / home record4-4

LWWWLLast 5LWLLL

L1StreakL1

Team stats

Tampa Bay LightningPittsburgh Penguins

Goals Against Average

3.06

3.56

Shots Against per Game

24.7

27.3

Penalty Kill Percentage

72.9

76.6

Power Play Goals Against

Short Handed Goals Against

Goals For per Game

3.71

3.17

Shots per Game

29.9

27.3

Power Play Goals

Power Play Percentage

19.4

20.4

Short Handed Goals

Penalty Minutes

140

116

Injury report

Confirm lineups and injuries close to game time.

Tampa Bay Lightning

Brayden Point C · Undisclosed - Not Specified

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

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

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 12/12

Feb 2, 2027TB 0, PIT 0

Dec 15, 2026TB 0, PIT 0

Dec 12, 2026PIT 0, TB 0

Team pages

Tampa Bay Lightning
Schedule, roster and stats

Pittsburgh Penguins
Schedule, roster and stats

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Frequently asked questions

What time is Tampa Bay Lightning vs Pittsburgh Penguins?

The game is on Tuesday, December 15, 2026 at 7:00 PM ET at PPG Paints Arena, Pittsburgh, PA.

How can I watch Tampa Bay Lightning vs Pittsburgh Penguins?

TV: The Spot - MTN.

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

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

Who is injured for Tampa Bay Lightning vs Pittsburgh Penguins?

Listed out or doubtful: Tampa Bay Lightning: Brayden Point. 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 Tampa Bay Lightning vs Pittsburgh Penguins played?

PPG Paints Arena, Pittsburgh, PA.

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