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Lightning vs.
Penguins
Tampa Bay hosts Pittsburgh Penguins at Benchmark International Arena. Here’s what to know before puck drop.
Saturday, December 12, 2026
Home matchupTBVSPIT
TBVSPIT3:30 PM ET
Benchmark International Arena
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WhenSat, Dec 12 · 3:30 PM ET
WhereBenchmark International Arena
OpponentPittsburgh Penguins
Pittsburgh PenguinsContextNHL
The game in 60 seconds
Tampa Bay hosts Pittsburgh Penguins at Benchmark International Arena. Puck drop is 3:30 PM ET. Listed on The Spot - MTN. Next up: at St. Louis Blues on December 13.
The question to watch
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Season so far
| PIT | TB | |
|---|---|---|
| Goals Against Average | 3.43 | 3.23 |
| Shots Against per Game | 27.9 | 24.9 |
| Penalty Kill Percentage | 85.7 | 77.1 |
| Power Play Goals Against | 5 | 8 |
| Short Handed Goals Against | 0 | 0 |
| Goals For per Game | 3.29 | 3.69 |
Leaders
- TB · GoalsBrandon Hagel · 8
- TB · AssistsNikita Kucherov · 14
- TB · PointsNikita Kucherov · 18
- PIT · GoalsEvgeni Malkin · 6
- PIT · AssistsErik Karlsson · 13
- PIT · PointsErik Karlsson · 16
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