Pittsburgh Review

The Pittsburgh Penguins are set to face the Tampa Bay Lightning at Amalie Arena as part of their three-game road trip. The match is scheduled for 7 PM and will be broadcast on SportsNet Pittsburgh and ESPN+. Fans can also tune in via 105.9 the X or the Penguins app.

The Penguins currently hold a record of 29-32-11, while the Lightning stand at 40-25-5. Pittsburgh has managed to secure points in seven of their last nine encounters with Tampa Bay, boasting a record of 6-2-1. Historically, they have also fared well at Amalie Arena, winning four out of their last five visits since October 2021.

Sidney Crosby continues to make headlines with his recent performance. "Crosby now sits just two points away from clinching his 20th point-per-game season," which would surpass Wayne Gretzky's record. Additionally, he has scored against Lightning goaltender Andrei Vasilevskiy six times throughout his career.

Erik Karlsson is another player to watch, leading team defensemen with 50 points this season. He is close to reaching significant milestones both in terms of goals and assists among Swedish-born players.

Evgeni Malkin remains a key contributor for the Penguins with notable performances since returning from the 4 Nations break. "Malkin has 12 points (6G-6A) in 16 games" during this period.

Kris Letang holds an impressive track record against Tampa Bay, having scored more points against them than any other non-Metropolitan Division team. Crosby and Malkin have also consistently performed well against the Lightning throughout their careers.

Tristan Jarry, Rickard Rakell, and Bryan Rust are expected to play pivotal roles in tonight's game based on their past performances against Tampa Bay.

The Penguins aim to continue their strong form as they navigate this challenging road stretch where they play six out of seven games away from home.