The Pittsburgh Penguins hosted the Bruins on Tuesday before heading to Buffalo to take on the Sabres on Wednesday. The Penguins entered'Tuesday's game riding a four game losing streak. Pittsburgh is 7th in the Metropolitan and are 1-4 away from home this season. The Penguins are averaging 3.56 goals per game. Captain Sidney Crosby leads Pittsburgh with 4 goals and 7 assists.
Casey DeSmith will make the start in net for the Pittsburgh Penguins. DeSmith is 0-2-1 on the season with 9 goals allowed. DeSmith carries a 2.97 goals against average with a .913 save percentage. The Pittsburgh Penguins are allowing 3.22 goals per game.
The Buffalo Sabres enter Wednesday riding a two game win streak. The Sabres beat Detroit 8-3 on Monday at home. Tage Thompson led the way in the win with a hat trick and 3 assists as well. The Sabres are 6-3 on the season'and sit 2nd in the Atlantic Division. Buffalo carries a 3-2 home ice record.