Pittsburgh Review

The Pittsburgh Penguins are set to face the Ottawa Senators at PPG Paints Arena on March 30, 2025, in a game scheduled to start at 5 PM. This encounter marks the Penguins' return home for a brief stop as part of the Margaritaville Night event. Fans attending can look forward to live music starting when doors open at 3:30 PM.

Broadcast coverage of the game will be available on SportsNet Pittsburgh and ESPN+, while radio listeners can tune in to 105.9 the X or follow the action through the Penguins app. The Penguins currently hold a record of 29 wins, 34 losses, and 11 overtime losses, while the Senators stand at 38 wins, 28 losses, and 5 overtime losses.

Pittsburgh's recent history against Ottawa shows strength, having gained points in 15 of their last 20 meetings since March 2017. Furthermore, over a longer span, the Penguins have accumulated points in 27 of their last 34 matches against the Senators since January 2013. However, they have experienced three consecutive defeats against Ottawa on home ice.

The Penguins have strengthened their lineup by recalling forwards Rutger McGroarty and Ville Koivunen from their American Hockey League affiliate, Wilkes-Barre/Scranton. McGroarty has shown promising performance with 39 points in 60 games, and Koivunen leads the team with 55 points in 62 games, ranking him among the top AHL rookies.

Sidney Crosby continues to make NHL history, recently achieving his 80th point of the season and extending his point streak to nine consecutive games. His ongoing performance solidifies his reputation, tying him for fourth in points among skaters over recent games.

Bryan Rust is approaching personal milestones, being two goals short of matching his career-high of 28 and three points away from equalizing his career-high of 58 points. His performance against the Senators has been strong, notably achieving two hat tricks against them previously.

Erik Karlsson is noteworthy for ranking fourth overall with 50 points this season and nearing 200 career goals. His success is reflected in his record as one of the top-scoring Swedish-born defensemen in the NHL.

Evgeni Malkin maintains momentum with 12 points since the 4 Nations break, nearing a significant assist milestone. Crosby is also heading towards a historic achievement, just one point away from surpassing Jaromir Jagr in points against the Senators for the franchise.

In other news, Boko Imama underwent successful surgery for a bicep injury, with a recovery period expected to span 4 to 6 months. The Penguins have demonstrated resilience with a 5-3-1 record over their last nine games, featuring a strong power play and individual player achievements.