SAP Center at San Jose, San Jose, California
Puck drop is scheduled for 10:00 p.m. ET
TV/Streaming: ESPN+, SportsNet Pittsburgh (SN-PIT), NBCSCA
This is the first meeting of the 2026-27 season between two teams hovering near the bottom of their respective conferences. The Penguins are wrapping up a California road trip, while the Sharks look to build on a recent shootout win that snapped a skid.
Injury Reports
Pittsburgh Penguins
Bryan Rust (RW): Out/IR (lower body; longer-term, expected mid-to-late December).
Ryan Graves (D): Out/IR (lower body/knee).
Elmer Soderblom (LW): Out/IR (upper body).
Trevor van Riemsdyk (D): Out/IR (lower body; some reports of recent progress).
Ville Koivunen (RW): Day-to-day (lower body).
San Jose Sharks
Igor Chernyshov (LW): Out/IR (upper body).
Quentin Musty (LW): Out/IR (upper body).
Kyle Keyser (G): Out/IR (upper body).
Both sides are dealing with multiple absences, particularly on the forward and blue-line sides for Pittsburgh.
Current Rosters / Projected Key Contributors & Goalies
Penguins (projected): Likely Arturs Silovs in net (or Sergei Murashov). Top line features Evgeni Malkin – Sidney Crosby – Rickard Rakell. Other contributors include Tommy Novak, Nick Robertson, Erik Karlsson (key from the blue line), and supporting pieces. The Penguins have struggled overall with goals against.
Sharks (projected): Yaroslav Askarov expected in goal. Young talent leads the way with Macklin Celebrini, Will Smith, and supporting scorers like Ivar Stenberg, Tyler Toffoli, and Mason Marchment. Defense and consistency remain works in progress.
Key Player vs. Player Matchups
Sidney Crosby / Evgeni Malkin / Rickard Rakell vs. Sharks defense and Askarov: Pittsburgh’s veteran core will look to exploit San Jose’s defensive vulnerabilities and generate offense on the road.
Macklin Celebrini / Will Smith / Sharks young forwards vs. Penguins’ depleted blue line: Celebrini and company pose a dynamic threat against a Penguins defense missing key pieces.
Special teams: Both teams hover around average power-play efficiency (~20%). Pittsburgh’s penalty kill and overall structure will be tested by San Jose’s emerging talent.
Goaltending: Silovs vs. Askarov — both have put up middling numbers this season; the team in front of them will matter most.
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Recent Team Forms
Penguins: 3-6-1 in their last 10. They have been inconsistent, with a poor road record (2-7-1 range) and defensive issues (higher goals against). Recent California results have been mixed.
Sharks: 3-7-0 in their last 10, but they snapped a five-game losing streak with a 3-2 shootout win over the Islanders. Home form is modest (around 4-5-0). Offense has been limited at times (~2.45 GPG).
Series History
First meeting of the current season. Historically, the Penguins have had success against the Sharks in recent years (strong record in last 10 meetings and solid results at SAP Center, including 4-1-0 in their last five visits). Expect a competitive, potentially high-event game given both clubs’ current defensive rankings.
Betting Trends
Pittsburgh is a modest road favorite, reflecting veteran talent and historical edge at this venue, though their overall record and road struggles keep the line close. Public lean can vary; totals reflect both teams’ tendencies to allow goals.
Pittsburgh’s experienced core (Crosby, Malkin, Karlsson) should provide just enough edge in a back-and-forth contest against a younger Sharks group that is still finding consistency. San Jose’s home ice and recent momentum will keep it close, but the Penguins’ historical success in this building and slight talent advantage tip a one-goal decision in their favor. Expect special teams and goaltending to play decisive roles in a competitive, higher-scoring game.
Game Odds
Pittsburgh Penguins – 139
San Jose Sharks 6.5
Odds Courtesy of Sports Odd Direct as of Tuesday, November 10, 2026
