The Pittsburgh Penguins will face the Vegas Golden Knights at T-Mobile Arena on Mar. 12 as part of their five-game road trip, with puck drop scheduled for 10:00 PM ET. The game will be broadcast on SportsNet Pittsburgh and available for radio listeners on 105.9 The X and the Penguins App.
This matchup is significant as the Penguins have a strong record against Vegas, winning seven of their last ten games since January 2020 and never losing a season series to the Golden Knights since they joined the league in 2017-18. A win would mark Pittsburgh’s first three-game winning streak versus Vegas since December 2022. The team currently holds a record of 32-17-15, while Vegas stands at 29-22-14.
Several players are approaching career milestones or have been key contributors recently. Anthony Mantha has tied his career-high point total and is one goal away from matching his best season tally, while Kris Letang is one point shy of reaching 800 career points—a milestone achieved by only twenty other defensemen in NHL history. Sidney Crosby is also nearing another achievement, being three goals short of his fourteenth thirty-goal season.
Recent performances highlight the team’s momentum; since Christmas, Pittsburgh has earned points in twenty-three out of twenty-eight games and ranks among league leaders in several categories. On the road, they have posted a strong record of sixteen wins, eight losses, and seven overtime losses away from PPG Paints Arena—where they host home games according to the official website.
The organization features notable Hall of Fame players, coaches, and executives who have contributed to its legacy according to the official website. The Penguins are recognized for consistent playoff appearances and division titles according to the official website, forming an important part of Pittsburgh’s sports culture with dedicated fan traditions according to the official website. Fenway Sports Group owns the franchise and manages its business operations according to the official website.
As both teams look to strengthen their playoff positions, fans will be watching closely as several individual achievements could be reached during this contest.
