Pittsburgh Penguins Recent Performance
In their most recent outing, the Pittsburgh Penguins experienced a disappointing setback, bringing their six-game winning streak to a halt with a narrow 2-1 defeat against the Calgary Flames. Throughout the match, the Penguins struggled to find their offensive flow, largely due to the standout performance of Flames goaltender Devin Cooley, who effectively thwarted the few scoring opportunities created by Pittsburgh.
Upcoming Match Against the Boston Bruins
As the Penguins prepare to face off against the formidable Boston Bruins, who recently showcased their scoring prowess with an impressive 10-2 thrashing of the New York Rangers, fans are eager to see how the team will respond. The Bruins were propelled in that game by remarkable performances from Pavel Zacha and Marat Khusnutdinov, both of whom netted hat tricks, with Khusnutdinov achieving a remarkable total of four goals. Additionally, David Pastrnak recorded six assists and is now boasting a season total of 19 goals and 55 points.
Player Updates
In contrast to the Penguins’ recent performance, it’s worth noting that Bruins’ forward Morgan Geekie had to exit Saturday’s game early due to an unexpected family emergency, despite having a stellar season with 25 goals and 41 points across 45 games. Defenseman Charlie McAvoy contributed significantly as well, adding a goal and an assist and playing a critical role in all three zones.
Penguins Lineup and Goaltending
The lines for the Penguins are expected to remain mostly intact, with the notable absence of Bryan Rust, who is still recovering from an injury and listed as day-to-day. In his stead, Tommy Novak has been filling in alongside Sidney Crosby and Jake Guentzel. The anticipated forward lineup for Sunday’s game is as follows:
- Novak-Crosby-Rakell
- Malkin-Kindel-Chinakhov
- Mantha-Hayes-Brazeau
- Dewar-Lizotte-Acciari
On defense, the pairings include:
- Wotherspoon-Karlsson
- Kulak-Letang
- Shea-St. Ivany
In goal, Arturs Silovs took his turn on Saturday, leaving Stuart Skinner to start against Boston. Fans can tune in for the game at 5 p.m. ET on SportsNet Pittsburgh, or listen in on 105.9 ‘The X’ for live coverage.
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