NHLSeries starts 12/12
Penguins5-7-2
vs
Lightning8-3-2
PIT 32%68% TB
# NHL
Penguins vs Lightning prediction
Pittsburgh Penguins at Tampa Bay Lightning, Saturday 12 December, 3:30 PM ET at Benchmark International Arena. Our line gives the Lightning a 68% chance.
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- Record
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- Rank
- Tiro
5 more wins to Gladiator
Season leaders
Penguins
- GoalsEvgeni Malkin6
- AssistsErik Karlsson13
- PointsErik Karlsson16
Lightning
- GoalsBrandon Hagel8
- AssistsNikita Kucherov14
- PointsNikita Kucherov18
Season averages
| PIT | Stat | TB |
|---|---|---|
| 3.43 | Goals Against Average | 3.23 |
| 28.0 | Shots Against per Game | 24.9 |
| 85.7 | Penalty Kill Percentage | 77.1 |
| 5 | Power Play Goals Against | 8 |
| 0 | Short Handed Goals Against | 0 |
| 3.29 | Goals For per Game | 3.69 |
| 28.2 | Shots per Game | 30.1 |
| 8 | Power Play Goals | 7 |
| 21.1 | Power Play Percentage | 15.2 |
| 2 | Short Handed Goals | 0 |
Last five games
Penguins
- Lat UTA5-4
- Wvs FLA4-0
- Wvs NSH3-2 OT
- Lvs UTA4-3 OT
- Lat MTL5-4
Lightning
- Wat VGK6-2
- Lat COL6-3
- Lat UTA5-4 OT
- Wvs WPG6-4
- Lat NSH5-4 SO
Injury report
Penguins
- Evgeni MalkinOut
- Elmer SoderblomInjured Reserve
- Bryan RustInjured Reserve
- Trevor van RiemsdykInjured Reserve
- Ryan GravesInjured Reserve
Lightning
- Zemgus GirgensonsOut
- Yanni GourdeInjured Reserve
Game info
- Venue
- Benchmark International Arena, Tampa, FL
- TV
- The Spot - MTN
- Season series
- Series starts 12/12
Lightning and Penguins this season
- Sat 12 DecPenguins at LightningSat 3:30 PM ET
- Tue 15 DecLightning at PenguinsTue 7:00 PM ET
- Tue 2 FebLightning at PenguinsTue 7:00 PM ET
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Questions
What time is Penguins vs Lightning?
3:30 PM ET (US Eastern time) on Saturday 12 December 2026. This page shows the start time in your own time zone too.
What channel is Penguins vs Lightning on?
ESPN lists The Spot - MTN for this game. What you can watch depends on where you live.
Who is favoured in Penguins vs Lightning?
Our line, made from both teams' records this season with a small edge for the home team, gives the Tampa Bay Lightning a 68% chance, so a call on them pays x1.47. It does not know about injuries or rest.
Where is Penguins vs Lightning played?
At Benchmark International Arena in Tampa, FL, the home of the Tampa Bay Lightning.
How many times do the Lightning and Penguins play this season?
This season's schedule has 3 games between them.
When do the Lightning and Penguins play next?
Tuesday 15 December 2026 at 7:00 PM ET (US Eastern time), the Lightning at the Penguins.
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