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The Pittsburgh Penguins (23-17-5-2, 25-16 PL, 13-26-2 O/U) take on the Winnipeg Jets (30-14-4-1, 26-17 PL, 13-25-5 O/U) in an inter-conference showdown on Saturday evening. The Penguins just beat the Jets on Monday and play in Minnesota on Friday. The Jets were hit with a road loss by the Flyers on Thursday night. The Penguins recorded a 3-0 home win against the Jets on Tuesday.
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The Pittsburgh Penguins are battling for a playoff spot in a challenging Eastern Conference. The squad has work to do, standing five points out of a wildcard spot but has one game in hand on the squads above them. Pittsburgh has won two in a row entering Friday night, beating the Canadiens by a 3-2 score before the break and issued a dominating 3-0 home win against the Jets on Tuesday night.
Sidney Crosby is consistently producing, earning at least one point in eight consecutive games. The veteran captain remains one of the better players in the NHL, amassing 51 points. He had one assist against the Jets earlier this week. Evgeni Malkin has been kept in check, scoring just one goal in his last nine games. The 37-year-old center is having a mediocre season, posting 40 points. Erik Karlsson continues to log big minutes, averaging 24 minutes of ice per game. The veteran defenseman has four points in h is last five clashes and 35 points on the year.
Back from break and scoring goals! ?? pic.twitter.com/KAR6eJ9kTD
— Pittsburgh Penguins (@penguins) February 7, 2024
The Penguins had Tristen Jarry in the net in the win against the Jets on Tuesday. The 28-year-old goalie is having an outstanding season, recording a 2.45 GAA, a sharp .916 save % along with a 14-14-4 record. Backup Alex Nedeljkovic has a 2.60 GAA and a .918 save % to go with an 8-3-3 record.
Pittsburgh is scoring an average of 3.0 goals per game, ranking them 20th. They are allowing an average of only 2.6 goals good for fifth.