Vegas Golden Knights vs Pittsburgh Penguins – Schedule & Where to Watch on TV

Result
6:2
12/03/2026 at 22:00 (Time Zone – GMT-4 (America/New_York))
  • NHL
  • Where to Watch on TV:
australiaAustraliaESPN 2
brazilBrazilDisney+, ESPN 3
chileChileDisney+
czech-republicCzech-republicNova Sport 1, Oneplay
denmarkDenmarkViaplay
finlandFinlandViaplay
germanyGermanyNHL.tv
icelandIcelandViaplay
mexicoMexicoSky Sport
norwayNorwayViaplay
slovakiaSlovakiaNova Sport 1, Voyo
sloveniaSloveniaArena Sport 1
swedenSwedenViaplay, V Sport Extra
uruguayUruguayDisney+
venezuelaVenezuelaDisney+
worldWorldNHL.tv

Match Stats

Shots on Goal
1726
Shots off target
1415
Shooting PCT
35.29% (6/17)7.69% (2/26)
Blocked shots
1220
Goalkeeper Saves
2411
Saves PCT
92.31% (24/26)68.75% (11/16)
Penalties
65
PIM
1210
Power-play Goals
00
Shorthanded Goals
00
Power-play PCT
0% (0/5)0% (0/6)
Pen. Killing PCT
100% (6/6)100% (5/5)
Hits
2612
Faceoffs Won
4219
Faceoffs %
68.8531.15
Giveaways
2417
Takeaways
26
Empty Net Goals
10

Key Moments

Here there are
  • 1st Period (1 - 0)
  • 08:41, 1 - 0, Sissons C. (G), Bowman B. (A),
  • 16:11, Clifton C. (2 min),
  • 19:28, Novak T. (2 min),
  • 2nd Period (2 - 2)
  • 02:15, Andersson R. (2 min),
  • 05:02, 2 - 0, Dorofeyev P. (G), Korczak K. (A), Bowman B. (A2)
  • 08:26, 2 - 1, Rakell R. (G), Rust B. (A), Shea R. (A2)
  • 09:20, 3 - 1, Marner M. (G), Dorofeyev P. (A),
  • 11:47, Marner M. (2 min),
  • 16:22, 3 - 2, Kindel B. (G), Mantha A. (A), Shea R. (A2)
  • 19:09, Howden B. (2 min),
  • 19:09, Letang K. (2 min),
  • 3rd Period (3 - 0)
  • 04:35, 4 - 2, Dorofeyev P. (G), Marner M. (A),
  • 06:20, 5 - 2, Eichel J. (G), Barbashev I. (A), Theodore S. (A2)
  • 12:21, Mantha A. (2 min),
  • 12:21, Dorofeyev P. (2 min),
  • 12:21, Korczak K. (2 min),
  • 12:21, Mantha A. (2 min),
  • 12:21, Dorofeyev P. (2 min),
  • 19:01, 6 - 2, McNabb B. (G), Eichel J. (A),

Highlights

Chances of winning


Vegas Golden Knights
49%
Draw
21.6%
Pittsburgh Penguins
29.4%

Initial Probability

(when we started the analysis)
42.2% 22.7% 35.1%

Our Initial ML Estimation

44.6% 24% 33.2%


Analysis of Changes in Winning Probabilities:

  • Vegas Golden Knights has improved its chances compared to the initial analysis. (+6.8%)
  • Note: This is a significant improvement in prediction, suggesting increased confidence in Vegas Golden Knights's performance.
  • Pittsburgh Penguins has seen a decrease in its chances compared to the initial analysis. (-5.7%)
  • Note: This is a significant drop in prediction, and Pittsburgh Penguins might be facing challenges that affect their performance.
  • ML Model estimates a lower probability for Vegas Golden Knights than the current prediction. (-4.4%)
  • ML Model estimates a higher probability for Pittsburgh Penguins than the current prediction. (+3.8%)
  • Vegas Golden Knights - Pittsburgh Penguins Odds

    1 X 2 Marga
    Avarage Now
    (Initially)
    1.93
    (2.24)
    4.41
    (4.17)
    3.18
    (2.69)
    5.9%
    (5.8%)

    • The most likely Over/Under: 6.00
    What is the prediction for Vegas Golden Knights - Pittsburgh Penguins?
  • Verified Performance Core (Selected Experts): 3 Selected Experts predict this event. Vegas (votes: 2 - 66.7%). Pittsburgh (votes: 1 - 33.3%).
  • Over/Under & Asian Handicap Predictions by Selected Experts:
    • DC - Pittsburgh (1.80) (votes: 1 - 100%) .
  • Users Predictions: Vegas Golden Knights will win (7 of 8 users predict this - 87.5%).
    Confidence interval (95%): 64.58%100%.
  • Overall Expert Consensus (including all markets): 4 Selected Experts predict this event. Vegas (votes: 2 - 50%). Pittsburgh (votes: 2 - 50%).
  • The most likely score by Bookmakers is 3:2.
  • Preview Facts
    • The two neighboring teams will play an exciting match (ranked 7 in the zone Promotion ~ NHL (Play Offs: ) and 5 in the zone Promotion ~ NHL (Play Offs: ))
    • In the last 5 head-to-head matches, Vegas won 2.
    • Both teams are currently in poor form.
    • Pittsburgh may face physical challenges compared to their opponent, as they have played more matches in recent days.
    • Vegas is expected to have a slight advantage in this match.
    • There will not play in Vegas: Hart C. (Lower-Body Injury) Karlsson W. (Lower-Body Injury) Pietrangelo A. (Hip Injury) Rondbjerg J. (Lower-Body Injury) Stone M. (Upper-Body Injury)
    • There will not play in Pittsburgh: Brazeau J. (Upper-Body Injury) Crosby S. (Knee Injury) Girard S. (Upper-Body Injury) Hayes K. (Upper-Body Injury) Jones C. (Doping) Malkin E. (Suspended)
    • In the last 15 head-to-head matches, Vegas won 6 matches, drew 0 matches, lost 9 matches, and goals 43:46. (average 2.9:3.1).
    • Including home matches between the teams, Vegas won 5 matches, drew 0 matches, lost 2 matches, and goals 27:17. (average 3.9:2.4).
    What were the results of their latest head-to-head matches?
    The latest head-to-head matches between Vegas Golden Knights - Pittsburgh Penguins were as follows:
    01.03.2026 Pittsburgh Penguins - Vegas Golden Knights 5:0
    11.03.2025 Pittsburgh Penguins - Vegas Golden Knights 3:2
    07.03.2025 Vegas Golden Knights - Pittsburgh Penguins 4:0
    20.01.2024 Vegas Golden Knights - Pittsburgh Penguins 3:2
    19.11.2023 Pittsburgh Penguins - Vegas Golden Knights 3:0
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