The Pittsburgh Penguins (28-27-9) hit the ice against the San Jose Sharks (16-41-7) in NHL play on Thursday, starting at 7:00 PM ET at PPG Paints Arena and broadcast on SportsNet Pittsburgh. The Penguins are 13th in the Eastern Conference (65 points), and the Sharks are 16th in the Western Conference (39 points).
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How to Watch Penguins vs. Sharks
- Date: Thursday, March 14, 2024
- Time: 7:00 PM ET
- How to Watch on TV: ESPN+, SportsNet PT, and NBCS-CA
- Location: Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
- Venue: PPG Paints Arena
- Live Stream: Watch this game on ESPN+
Penguins' 2023-24 Stats
| Stat | Average | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Goals Scored | 2.8 | 25th |
| Goals Allowed | 2.88 | 10th |
| Shots | 33.3 | 4th |
| Shots Allowed | 30.3 | 19th |
| Power Play % | 14.55% | 29th |
| Penalty Kill % | 82.47% | 6th |
Sharks' 2023-24 Stats
| Stat | Average | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Goals Scored | 2.19 | 31st |
| Goals Allowed | 3.88 | 32nd |
| Shots | 25.4 | 32nd |
| Shots Allowed | 35.5 | 32nd |
| Power Play % | 21.25% | 17th |
| Penalty Kill % | 73.56% | 31st |
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Penguins vs. Sharks Top Players
Penguins
- Sidney Crosby is one of Pittsburgh's leading contributors this season with 64 points. He has averaged 0.5 goals per game, shooting 14.1%.
- With 18 goals and 31 assists, Evgeni Malkin is one of the most important offensive options for Pittsburgh with his 49 points (0.8 per game).
- Pittsburgh's scoring effort is aided by Erik Karlsson's 49 points. He's contributed 36 assists.
- In 45 games played this season, Tristan Jarry (18-21-5) has allowed 112 goals.
Sharks
- Mikael Granlund's nine goals and 31 assists in 51 games for San Jose add up to 40 total points on the season.
- Fabian Zetterlund has posted 30 total points (0.5 per game) this campaign. He has 16 goals and 14 assists.
- William Eklund has 30 points so far, including 10 goals and 20 assists.
- Mackenzie Blackwood has an .899 save percentage (44th in the league), with 981 total saves, allowing 110 goals (3.5 goals against average). He has compiled a 9-18-3 record this season.
Penguins vs. Sharks Injury Report
Penguins
Matt Nieto: Out (Knee), Jansen Harkins: Out (Upper Body)
Sharks
Vitek Vanecek: Out For Season (Lower Body), Ty Emberson: Out (Undisclosed), Jan Rutta: Questionable (Lower Body), Mike Hoffman: Questionable (Upper Body), Matt Benning: Out For Season (Lower Body), Logan Couture: Out For Season (Groin), Mackenzie Blackwood: Out (Groin)
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Penguins' Schedule
| Date | Opponent | Score | Home/Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3/9/2024 | Bruins | L 5-1 | Away |
| 3/10/2024 | Oilers | L 4-0 | Home |
| 3/12/2024 | Senators | L 2-1 | Away |
| 3/14/2024 | Sharks | - | Home |
| 3/16/2024 | Rangers | - | Home |
| 3/17/2024 | Red Wings | - | Home |
| 3/19/2024 | Devils | - | Away |
Sharks' Schedule
| Date | Opponent | Score | Home/Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3/7/2024 | Islanders | L 7-2 | Home |
| 3/9/2024 | Senators | W 2-1 | Home |
| 3/12/2024 | Flyers | L 3-2 | Away |
| 3/14/2024 | Penguins | - | Away |
| 3/16/2024 | Blue Jackets | - | Away |
| 3/17/2024 | Blackhawks | - | Away |
| 3/19/2024 | Predators | - | Away |
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