Penguins Face Sharks in San Jose to Wrap Up Road Trip

San Jose, California – The Pittsburgh Penguins will conclude their three-game West Coast road trip by facing off against the San Jose Sharks at the SAP Center on Saturday night. The puck drop is set for 10 PM Eastern time and will be broadcast on SportsNet Pittsburgh. Fans can also tune in on 105.9 the X or the Penguins app.

Heading into the match, the Penguins hold a record of 3-2-0, while the Sharks are looking for their first win of the season with a record of 0-1-2. Pittsburgh has historically performed well against San Jose, winning six of their last eight matchups and averaging an impressive 4.63 goals per game in those contests. The Penguins have also won three of their last four visits to the SAP Center.

Recent performances show the Penguins are on the upswing, especially after a victory over the Los Angeles Kings. Captain Sidney Crosby is riding an active eight-game point streak against the Sharks, collecting three goals and nine assists. Teammate Evgeni Malkin leads the team in points this season, with one goal and six assists in five games, tied for ninth overall in the NHL.

Moreover, defenseman Kris Letang is close to a milestone, needing three assists to reach 600 for his career, which would make him the 20th defenseman in NHL history to achieve such a feat. In contrast, San Jose’s defense has struggled, allowing 5.50 goals per game this season.

The Sharks are coming off a loss to the Utah Mammoth, and their slow start leaves them tied with other teams for the worst goal differential in the league at minus-9. With Pittsburgh’s strong attack and the Sharks’ shaky defense, the Penguins are favored to extend the Sharks’ winless streak.

Both teams will seek to establish their momentum during this matchup, setting the stage for an intense game as the Penguins aim for victory before returning home to face the Vancouver Canucks on Tuesday.