The NHL schedule on Saturday includes a game between the Pittsburgh Penguins (3-2) and the San Jose Sharks (0-2-2), starting at 10 p.m. ET at SAP Center at San Jose and broadcast on ESPN+.
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Penguins vs. Sharks: Oct. 18 Viewing Options
- Date: Saturday, October 18, 2025
- Time: 10 p.m. ET
- How to watch on TV: ESPN+
- Location: San Jose, California
- Venue: SAP Center at San Jose
- Live Stream: Watch this game on ESPN+
- Live Stream: Watch this game on Fubo (Regional restrictions may apply)
Penguins' 2025-26 Stats
| Stat | Per-Game Average | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Goals Scored | 3 | 16th |
| Goals Allowed | 3 | 15th |
| Shots | 25.6 | 23rd |
| Shots Allowed | 29.2 | 20th |
| Power Play % | 23.08% | 11th |
| Penalty Kill % | 76.47% | 19th |
Sharks' 2024-25 Stats
| Stat | Per-Game Average | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Goals Scored | 2.54 | 32nd |
| Goals Allowed | 3.78 | 32nd |
| Shots | 26.9 | 26th |
| Shots Allowed | 31.7 | 31st |
| Power Play % | 18.58% | 26th |
| Penalty Kill % | 74.22% | 28th |
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Penguins vs. Sharks Top Players
Penguins
- Evgeni Malkin is one of Pittsburgh's top contributors this season with seven points. He has averaged 0.4 goals per game, shooting 16.7%.
- Having scored two goals and adding three assists, Sidney Crosby is an important piece of the offense for Pittsburgh through five games.
- Pittsburgh's offensive effort is aided by Ryan Shea's five points. He's contributed four assists.
- Across three games played, Arturs Silovs has a goaltending record of 2-1-0. During those games, he's allowed eight goals while recording 79 saves.
Sharks
- Macklin Celebrini scored 25 goals (0.4 per game) and put up 38 assists (0.5 per game) last season, contributing to the San Jose offense with 63 total points (0.9 per game). He averaged 3.4 shots per game, shooting 10.6%.
- William Eklund amassed 58 points last season, with 17 goals and 41 assists.
- Tyler Toffoli had 53 points, including 30 goals and 23 assists.
- Alex Nedeljkovic was 14-15-5 in 38 games last season, conceding 112 goals (3.1 goals against average) with an .894 save percentage (43rd in the league).
Penguins vs. Sharks Injury Report
Penguins
Jack St. Ivany: Out (Lower Body),
Joel Blomqvist: Out (Lower Body),
Kevin Hayes: Out (Upper Body),
Rutger McGroarty: Out (Upper Body),
Tanner Howe: Out (Acl )
Sharks
Timothy Liljegren: Out (Upper Body),
John Klingberg: Day-To-Day (Lower Body),
Shakir Mukhamadullin: Day-To-Day (Undisclosed)
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Penguins' Schedule
| Date | Opponent | Score | Home/Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10/11/2025 | Rangers | L 6-1 | Home |
| 10/14/2025 | Ducks | L 4-3 | Away |
| 10/16/2025 | Kings | W 4-2 | Away |
| 10/18/2025 | Sharks | - | Away |
| 10/21/2025 | Canucks | - | Home |
| 10/23/2025 | Panthers | - | Away |
| 10/25/2025 | Blue Jackets | - | Home |
Sharks' Schedule
| Date | Opponent | Score | Home/Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10/11/2025 | Ducks | L 7-6 | Home |
| 10/14/2025 | Hurricanes | L 5-1 | Home |
| 10/17/2025 | Mammoth | L 6-3 | Away |
| 10/18/2025 | Penguins | - | Home |
| 10/21/2025 | Islanders | - | Away |
| 10/23/2025 | Rangers | - | Away |
| 10/24/2025 | Devils | - | Away |