The Pittsburgh Penguins are set to face the Boston Bruins at PPG Paints Arena on Saturday afternoon. The game, presented by Tender Care Learning Centers, will begin at 3:00 PM with doors opening at 1:30 PM. Fans can watch the game on ABC and ESPN+ or listen via 105.9 the X and the Penguins app.
The Penguins hold a record of 24-27-9, while the Bruins stand at 27-25-8. Historically, Pittsburgh has secured points in 10 of their last 14 home games against Boston since December 2016. This season, they have achieved a record of 9-4-5 against Atlantic Division teams.
Fans attending the game will receive a Team Yearbook courtesy of Highmark Blue Cross Blue Shield.
Head Coach Mike Sullivan is nearing a milestone as he is one win away from becoming the first American-born head coach to achieve 400 wins with one franchise in NHL history.
Evgeni Malkin has been performing strongly, recording seven points in four games recently. He tied a season high with four points in an overtime victory against Philadelphia on Thursday night. Malkin’s career achievements include being second only to Sidney Crosby for most career overtime points in NHL history.
Sidney Crosby continues to excel with six goals in his last 11 games and is approaching significant milestones on both the all-time goals and assists lists. He leads active players in points against Boston.
Rickard Rakell is also having a notable season, leading the team in goals and nearing his fourth career 50-point season. He is close to reaching 500 career NHL points.
Erik Karlsson has been productive lately, tying for first among defensemen in points since late January. Defensemen Kris Letang and Karlsson have historically performed well against Boston.
