GAME 44 | JAN. 18
PIT: 22-15-6 (50 pts) | OTT: 19-21-3 (41 pts)
7:00 PM ET | CANADIAN TIRE CENTRE
WATCH: ATTSN (LOCAL), ESPN+ (NATIONAL) | LISTEN: 105.9 The X, Penguins Radio Network
GAME PREVIEW
The Penguins hit the road for a home-and-home series against the Ottawa Senators at Canadian Tire Centre. Pittsburgh enters tonight’s game with points in 10 of its last 12 games versus Ottawa (8-2-2) dating back to March 23, 2017. Going back further, the Penguins have points in 22 of their last 26 games against the Senators (18 -4-4) dating back to January 27, 2013. Pittsburgh has points in nine of its last 13 visits to the Canadian Tire Center (6-4-3).
QUICK HITS
Sidney Crosby enters tonight’s game with 50 points (18G-32A) in 43 games versus the Senators. He enters tonight’s game with points in four-straight games against them (2G-5A).
General Manager Ron Hextall won his 100th game with Pittsburgh on Monday. He required the fewest games (169) in franchise history among a general manager to reach 100 wins.
Sidney Crosby (378) enters tonight’s game one even-strength goal away from tying Stan Mikita (379) for 24.th place on the NHL’s all-time even-strength goals list.
Jake Guentzel has eight goals and 12 points (8G-4A) in 10 career games against the Senators. His 0.80 goals-per game average versus them is second among active players behind Auston Matthews (27 GP, 23 G – 0.85 G/GM).
Casey DeSmith has two shutouts in six career games against Ottawa (five starts), going 3-2-1 with a 2.33 goals-against average and .923 save percentage in those games.
COACH INTERVIEW
Video: Sullivan speaks with the media
GAME TRIGGER PROMOTIONS
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