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GAME 60 | FEB. 28
PIT: 29-21-9 (67 pts) | NSH: 29-22-6 (64 pts)
8:00 PM ET | Bridgestone Arena
WATCH: ATTSN (LOCAL), ESPN+ (NATIONAL) | LISTEN: 105.9 The X, Penguins Radio Network

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GAME PREVIEW​

The Penguins hit the road and head to Nashville to take on the Predators at Bridgestone Arena. Pittsburgh has points in seven of their last nine games against the Predators (6-2-1). Going back further, Pittsburgh has points in 14 of its last 18 games (13-4-1) versus Nashville dating back to October 21, 2010. Nashville is the final team Pittsburgh has yet to play this season. This road swing will be the final road trip that is three or more games this season.

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QUICK HITS​

Rickard Rakell has 20 points (7G-13A) in 20 career games versus the Predators, and points in nine of his last 11 contests against them (5G-8A).
Evgeni Malkin has 19 points (6G-13A) in 16 career games against Nashville. He's been held without a point just three times in nine visits to Bridgestone Arena (2G-6A).
Kris Letang has 15 points (4G-11A) in 17 career games versus the Predators.
Jeff Carter scored his ninth goal of the year on Sunday night. His next goal will give him double digit goals for the 18th-consecutive season. Only Alex Ovechkin (18) has accomplished this feat among active players.
Pittsburgh scored five goals in a span of 4:27 in the second period on Sunday night, marking the second-fastest five goals scored in Penguins history (2:07 on Nov. 22, 1972 vs. STL).

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[KareemTrustfund]

 

[dogthateats]

At least we don’t have to worry about Jeannot single-handedly beating us again

 

[The Great Mighty Poo]

SOON

 

[Deport Ogie]

Ph'nglui mglw'nafh HEXTALL R'lyeh wgah'nagl fhtagn. The Great Dreamer Hextall has awakened!

 

[Dennis Reynolds]

So is Poehling back or is someone else up? Because we're a dude short now.

 

[DesertedPenguin]

So is Poehling back or is someone else up? Because we're a dude short now.

They can play 11 forwards, 7 defensemen tonight if Poehling isn't ready. Ruhwedel would slot in.

 

[Dennis Reynolds]

They can play 11 forwards, 7 defensemen tonight if Poehling isn't ready. Ruhwedel would slot in.

Yes, but I don't want that.

 

[Andy99]

Preds are #3 in league in goaltending…have a feeling we get Saros’d and everyone is back to complaining about our finishing ability lol

 

[Pens x]

Hextall finally does something; we must ignore his two years of incompetent management.

 

[Goalie_Bob]

Yes, but I don't want that.

Too bad. You get what you get and....

 

[DesertedPenguin]

Yes, but I don't want that.

You gotta be willing to adapt this time of year.

 

[Dennis Reynolds]

You gotta be willing to adapt this time of year.

There are other ways to adapt. Some of them are named Hallander or Puustinen.

 

[DesertedPenguin]

There are other ways to adapt. Some of them are named Hallander or Puustinen.

They cannot call anyone up until Friedman or McGinn are claimed or clear waivers. They have a full roster until that point.

 

[Dennis Reynolds]

They cannot call anyone up until Friedman or McGinn are claimed or clear waivers. They have a full roster until that point.

Kapanen is already gone.

 

[DesertedPenguin]

Kapanen is already gone.

And they activated Rutta.

They have a 23-man roster right now, the maximum allowed by the NHL. That will not change until McGinn/Friedman clear or are claimed at 2pm tomorrow.

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[Dennis Reynolds]

And they activated Rutta.

They have a 23-man roster right now, the maximum allowed by the NHL. That will not change until McGinn/Friedman clear or are claimed at 2pm tomorrow.

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Forgot about that.

 

[wheelz87]

Well not sure how I feel about losing McGinn. If Kap gets claimed, 100% chance McGinn will.
So big game hunting..

 

[Flying Dego]

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Wait til Big Jeff starts trying...

In fairness to him. I'm holding a sliver of hope that he'll continue his playoff production and catapult us into a competent opponent.


#Mr.Optimist

Well not sure how I feel about losing McGinn. If Kap gets claimed, 100% chance McGinn will.
So big game hunting..

You're wrong there. McGinn is a bigger turd sandwich. Ain't no way he's a guarantee waiver claim with 2 years left.

 

[wheelz87]

Wait til Big Jeff starts trying...

In fairness to him. I'm holding a sliver of hope that he'll continue his playoff production and catapult us into a competent opponent.


#Mr.Optimist


You're wrong there. McGinn is a bigger turd sandwich. Ain't no way he's a guarantee waiver claim with 2 years left.

Nah Kap was the worst player on the ice 75% of the time.

 

[Flying Dego]

Nah Kap was the worst player on the ice 75% of the time.

Kap scores at a .5ppg pace when he looks like ass. And only had 1 year left of commitment.

McGinn has 0 appeal and has 2 years left. I'll be shocked if he's claimed.

 

[HandshakeLine]

SOON

sonic the eggnog rides again.

 

[The Great Mighty Poo]

No Ekholm to deal with tonight off to the Oilers

 

[eXile3]

Losing to them after they’ve traded away some core pieces would be embarrassing so it seems likely.

 

[LOGiK]

Wait, sleepy did something?
What happened??