The Pittsburgh Penguins (3-2) and the San Jose Sharks (0-2-2) hit the ice in San Jose, California on October 18, 2025 at SAP Center at San Jose, starting at 10 p.m. ET 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 | 14th |
| Goals Allowed | 3 | 15th |
| Shots | 25.6 | 23rd |
| Shots Allowed | 29.2 | 21st |
| Power Play % | 23.08% | 9th |
| 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 has been imperative to Pittsburgh's offense this season, racking up seven points in five games.
- Sidney Crosby has five points (two goals, three assists) to add to the team's offensive efforts.
- Rickard Rakell has created four points for Pittsburgh in five games this season, scoring on 10% of his shots and recording one goal and three assists.
- Arturs Silovs (2-1-0) has a 2.7 goals against average and a save percentage of .908 for Pittsburgh.
Sharks
- Macklin Celebrini totaled 63 points (0.9 per game) for San Jose last season, with 25 goals and 38 assists in 70 games (playing 19:47 per game).
- William Eklund racked up 58 total points (0.7 per game) last campaign. He had 17 goals and 41 assists.
- Tyler Toffoli had 53 points, including 30 goals and 23 assists.
- Alex Nedeljkovic had an .894 save percentage (43rd in the league) last season, giving up 112 goals (3.1 goals against average). He compiled a 14-15-5 record.
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 |