Los Angeles Kings at Pittsburgh Penguins NHL Predictions
2026-12-17 • PPG Paints Arena
Pittsburgh Penguins vs Los Angeles Kings @ 7:00 PM EST
📊 Pre-Game Predictions
Win Probability
PIT: 56.9%
LAK: 43.1%
Expected Goals
PIT: 3.39
LAK: 2.98
Total Goals
Median: 6.4
Over 5.5: 63%
Over 6.5: 48%
🥅 Goalie Matchup
PIT
Arturs Silovs - 5-5-1 | 0.876 SV% | 3.26 GAA
LAK
Darcy Kuemper - 5-3-1 | 0.885 SV% | 3.46 GAA
| Stat | PIT | LAK |
|---|---|---|
| Season SV% | 0.886 | 0.913 |
| Last 5 SV% | 0.888 | 0.910 |
| SV% vs Opponent | — | — |
| GAA | 3.20 | 2.27 |
Last 5 / vs opponent shown when available in goalie stats. Confirmed goalie row used when available; otherwise current projected starter is shown.
Head-to-Head History
Model accuracy in this matchup: 40% • PIT at home vs LAK: 2-3
| Date | Score | Winner | Model Pick |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-11-09 | PIT 2 - 3 LAK | LAK | LAK |
| 2025-10-16 | LAK 2 - 4 PIT | PIT | LAK |
| 2025-01-20 | LAK 1 - 5 PIT | PIT | LAK |
| 2024-12-17 | PIT 3 - 2 LAK | PIT | LAK |
| 2024-02-18 | PIT 1 - 2 LAK | LAK | PIT |
🔮 Game Preview
This game is scheduled for 2026-12-17 at 7:00 PM EST.
Check back after the game for in-game win probability analysis and post-game results.
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