Mario Lemieux Owner | Pittsburgh Penguins
Mario Lemieux Owner | Pittsburgh Penguins
The Pittsburgh Penguins are set to face the Winnipeg Jets at 7:00 PM as they continue their homestand. Fans can catch the game on SportsNet Pittsburgh and NHL Network or listen via 105.9 the X and the Penguins app.
The Penguins hold a record of 7-10-4, while the Jets boast a strong 16-3-0 record. Historically, Pittsburgh has been successful against Winnipeg, winning 17 of their last 23 meetings and maintaining a dominant home record against them since March 2007.
Kris Letang and Erik Karlsson are key players to watch, with Letang tied for second-most points against the Jets among active defensemen. Karlsson leads all active defensemen in points-per-game average versus Winnipeg.
Owen Pickering, originally from Manitoba, is anticipated to play his first game against his hometown team. Sidney Crosby is nearing significant career milestones, including becoming the 21st player in NHL history to reach 600 goals.
Jesse Puljujarvi enters tonight's game with goals in consecutive matches and aims to extend this streak. Tristan Jarry has excelled against Winnipeg with impressive statistics over six games.
Penguins fans attending the game will have an opportunity to meet penguin ambassadors from the National Aviary as part of ongoing conservation efforts for endangered African Penguins.