The edge
+1wins for Sharks
48% Sharks · 47% Penguins · 5% ties
The series has stayed roughly even across eras: 19-17 since 2005.
Pittsburgh Penguins vs San Jose Sharks Head-to-Head
Pittsburgh Penguins
San Jose Sharks
Sharks lead Penguins28to27·3 ties
A virtually even rivalry in 58 all-time meetings.
At a glance
Pittsburgh Penguins vs San Jose Sharks insights
Recent form
11-9last 20
Sharks won 6-5 on Dec 13, 2025
Where it matters
5Stanley Cup Playoffs games
5 playoff games between these franchises.
The story
Sharks built their historical edge pre-2005, winning 9 of 19 decided meetings (47%) (plus 3 ties). In the shootout era they are 19-17 against each other (53% Sharks). They have crossed paths in the postseason 5 times. Games average a 2.7-goal margin, with the largest blowout coming via Penguins' 8-goal win. Across the last 20 decided meetings Penguins hold a 11-9 edge, suggesting the modern balance leans their way. Their first recorded meeting fell in 1991, so the rivalry has spanned 34 seasons of NHL history. Most recent result: Sharks won 6-5 on Dec 13, 2025. Through the 2020s Penguins have led 7-5 between the teams.
Win Percentage
27W
3T
28W
PIT
SJS
47%5%48%
Pittsburgh PenguinsTiesSan Jose Sharks
Recent Games
Last 10 Games
| Date | Home | Away | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 13, 2025 | PIT | SJS | 5–6 | SJS |
| Oct 18, 2025 | SJS | PIT | 0–3 | PIT |
| Jan 27, 2025 | SJS | PIT | 2–1 | SJS |
| Nov 16, 2024 | PIT | SJS | 4–3 | PIT |
| Mar 14, 2024 | PIT | SJS | 6–3 | PIT |
| Nov 4, 2023 | SJS | PIT | 2–10 | PIT |
| Feb 14, 2023 | SJS | PIT | 1–3 | PIT |
| Jan 28, 2023 | PIT | SJS | 4–6 | SJS |
| Jan 15, 2022 | SJS | PIT | 1–2 | PIT |
| Jan 2, 2022 | PIT | SJS | 8–5 | PIT |
Last Meeting
Dec 13, 2025Final
PIT
5
HOME
SJS
6
AWAY
Sharkswon by1goal
Snapped Penguins' streak·Game 58 of all-time series
All-Time Record
Season Split & Biggest Wins
Regular season vs Stanley Cup Playoffs record, plus each team's largest margin of victory
Regular Season53 games · 3 ties
24
26
Stanley Cup Playoffs5 games
3
2
Pittsburgh Penguins Biggest Win
8–0+8 goals
Dec 5, 1991
San Jose Sharks Biggest Win
5–0+5 goals
Nov 29, 2001
Decade Breakdown
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Season by Season
| Season ↓ | PIT ↕ | SJS ↕ | Games ↕ |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025–26 | 1 | 1 | 2 |
| 2024–25 | 1 | 1 | 2 |
| 2023–24 | 2 | 0 | 2 |
| 2022–23 | 1 | 1 | 2 |
| 2021–22 | 2 | 0 | 2 |
| 2019–20 | 0 | 2 | 2 |
| 2018–19 | 0 | 2 | 2 |
| 2017–18 | 1 | 1 | 2 |
| 2016–17 | 2 | 0 | 2 |
| 2015–16 | 4 | 3 | 7 |
Matchup Insights
Home / Away Split
AWAY
13-16
PIT
AWAY
12-14
SJS
Streaks & Momentum
Current Streak
San Jose Sharks: 1 consecutive win
1
Avg. Margin of Victory
Games decided by 2.7 goals on average
2.7goals
Momentum (Last 10 vs All-Time)
PIT↑Trending Up
Last 1070%
All-Time49.1%
SJS↓Trending Down
Last 1030%
All-Time50.9%
Last 10 Results
PIT / SJS
Frequently Asked Questions: Pittsburgh Penguins vs San Jose Sharks
Methodology & Data Sources
Last updated
Every head-to-head page on SharkBetting is built from verified historical data, not generated prose. Regular-season and playoff game logs for the NHL are pulled from the official NHL api-web data service (coverage from 1917 onward). Coach matchups, arena history, and franchise lineage are cross-checked against hockey-reference.com. Award winners (Hart, Norris, Vezina, Conn Smythe) are sourced from league records and filtered to each franchise including historic relocations.
Stats are refreshed after every completed game day. If you spot an error, head to our contact page with the game date and we will verify against the source feeds.
Pittsburgh Penguins and San Jose Sharks have played in the NHL since 1991.