The Pittsburgh Penguins (5-9-2) host the Los Angeles Kings (5-7-2) in an NHL regular-season game. By public records both clubs sit on 12 points, though Pittsburgh has played two more games — 16 against 14.
Penguins at 5-9-2: winless balance
Pittsburgh arrives with a losing record: five wins against nine regulation defeats and two losses beyond sixty minutes. Scoring consistency and defensive structure have been uneven early in the campaign, which the standings reflect.
Kings at 5-7-2: tighter sample
Los Angeles carries the same 12-point total from fewer games: five wins, seven defeats and two extra-time points lost. The Kings are generally built around a compact defensive shape, which makes this a direct test of Pittsburgh's attack.
What the matchup tests
With both sides level on points but on different game counts, the contest turns on defensive discipline and special teams. The scheduled start time is listed in the table below according to the league calendar.
| League | NHL regular season |
|---|---|
| Teams | Pittsburgh Penguins vs Los Angeles Kings |
| Records | 5-9-2 (Penguins) / 5-7-2 (Kings) |
| Points | 12 each |
| Start (ISO) | 2026-11-08T02:00:00.000Z |
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