Pittsburgh Penguins 41-25-16 · 98 PTS Penguins vs Sharks
All-time series tied 28-28-3 · 59 meetings since 1991
Next meeting: November 12, 2026
San Jose Sharks 39-35-8 · 86 PTS 01 / SEASON SERIES
2025-2026 Season Series
Tied 1-1
| Date | Matchup | Score | Winner | OT |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-10-19 | PIT @ SJS | 3-0 | PIT | |
| 2025-12-13 | SJS @ PIT | 6-5 | SJS | OT/SO |
02 / RECENT MEETINGS
Last 6 Games
| Date | Season | Matchup | Score | Winner | OT |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-12-13 | 2025-2026 | SJS @ PIT | 6-5 | SJS | OT/SO |
| 2025-10-19 | 2025-2026 | PIT @ SJS | 3-0 | PIT | |
| 2025-01-27 | 2024-2025 | PIT @ SJS | 1-2 | SJS | |
| 2024-11-16 | 2024-2025 | SJS @ PIT | 3-4 | PIT | |
| 2024-03-14 | 2023-2024 | SJS @ PIT | 3-6 | PIT | |
| 2023-11-04 | 2023-2024 | PIT @ SJS | 10-2 | PIT |
03 / RECENT HEAD-TO-HEAD
The Last Three Seasons
All meetings since the start of the 2023-2024 season, regular season and playoffs.
4PIT wins
2SJS wins
6Games
1OT/SO games
29-16Goals (PIT-SJS)
7.5Goals/game
| Season | GP | PIT W | SJS W | PIT goals | SJS goals |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-2026 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 8 | 6 |
| 2024-2025 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 5 | 5 |
| 2023-2024 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 16 | 5 |
Highest-scoring meeting: PIT 10, SJS 2 — November 4, 2023 (12 goals).
04 / ALL-TIME
The All-Time Series
First meeting: 1991
28PIT wins
28SJS wins
3Ties
59Games
203-164Goals (PIT-SJS)
First meeting: December 5, 1991 — PIT 8, SJS 0.
| Decade | GP | PIT W | SJS W | Ties |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020s | 12 | 7 | 5 | |
| 2010s | 20 | 10 | 10 | |
| 2000s | 11 | 2 | 9 | |
| 1990s | 16 | 9 | 4 | 3 |
05 / MATCHUP LEADERS
Top Scorers in This Matchup
Points in Penguins vs Sharks games since the start of the 2023-2024 season.
| Player | Team | GP | G | A | PTS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Bryan Rust | PIT | 6 | 4 | 6 | 10 |
 Sidney Crosby | PIT | 6 | 4 | 4 | 8 |
 Tyler Toffoli | SJS | 4 | 4 | 3 | 7 |
 Evgeni Malkin | PIT | 4 | 4 | 2 | 6 |
 Erik Karlsson | PIT | 6 | 0 | 6 | 6 |
 R. Smith | PIT | 2 | 2 | 3 | 5 |
06 / UPCOMING
Next Scheduled Games
| Date | Season | Matchup | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|
| November 12, 2026 | 2026-2027 | PIT @ SJS | San Jose |
| December 6, 2026 | 2026-2027 | SJS @ PIT | Pittsburgh |
Penguins vs Sharks — frequently asked
- What is the all-time record between the Penguins and Sharks?
- The all-time series is tied 28-28-3 across 59 meetings (regular season and playoffs).
- When did the Penguins and Sharks first play each other?
- Their first meeting was on December 5, 1991: PIT 8, SJS 0.
- When do the Penguins play the Sharks next?
- The Pittsburgh Penguins and San Jose Sharks meet next on November 12, 2026 in San Jose.
- Who won the last Penguins vs Sharks game?
- The San Jose Sharks won the most recent meeting 6-5 in overtime, on December 13, 2025.
- What is the Penguins' record against the Sharks?
- Since the start of the 2023-2024 season, the Pittsburgh Penguins are 4-2 against the San Jose Sharks across 6 meetings (regular season and playoffs), outscoring them 29-16 along the way.
- Who leads the 2025-2026 season series between the Penguins and Sharks?
- The 2025-2026 season series is tied 1-1 through 2 games.
- Who has the most points in Penguins vs Sharks games?
- Bryan Rust leads all skaters with 10 points (4 goals, 6 assists) in 6 head-to-head games since the start of the 2023-2024 season.