Thu, December 17th at 7:00 PM EST
December 17, 2026 β’ PPG Paints Arena, Pittsburgh
NHL PREVIEW β’ December 17, 2026
Featured Matchup
Ice Matchup: Los Angeles Kings faces Pittsburgh Penguins at PPG Paints Arena, Pittsburgh.
Los Angeles Kings
Visiting Side
Pittsburgh Penguins
Home Side
Team Matchup Analysis Tale of the Tape
Circled Game Matchup Projection
38%
Los Angeles Kings
VS
62%
Pittsburgh Penguins
Projected Score
LOS 3
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PIT 4
Data Confidence
Medium
Data Used
2 of 3 categories
- Pittsburgh Penguins boasts a stronger net goal differential (+0.4).
Los Angeles Kings
STAT
Pittsburgh Penguins
Situational Context Environment
Venue Advantage
Host Pittsburgh Penguins plays on familiar turf at PPG Paints Arena, Pittsburgh.
Conditions
Conditions: Dome/Indoor
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Circled Game Analytical Outlook
Circled Game Takeaway
Why Los Angeles Kings Could Win
Los Angeles Kings averages 2.8 goals per game offensively.
Why Pittsburgh Penguins Could Win
Pittsburgh Penguins responds with a scoring rate of 3.1 goals per game.
Deciding Factor
The deciding factor will be if Los Angeles Kings's stronger goaltending holds up against the offensive pressure.
Game Details
PPG Paints Arena, Pittsburgh
Dome/Indoor
Attendance
N/A
Closing Odds
Line: NL | O/U: TBD
Team Leaders
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Roster Information Unavailable
Player leaders will be available shortly.
Consensus Pool
Live Poll
Circle Crowd Pick Meter
Los Angeles Kings (50.2%)
Pittsburgh Penguins (49.8%)
Total Submissions: 43 circles
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