Pittsburgh Penguins vs. Toronto Maple Leafs
The Pittsburgh Penguins are set to conclude their four-game road series on the evening of Monday against the Toronto Maple Leafs. Following a challenging 5-2 loss to the Winnipeg Jets over the weekend, the Penguins are eager to finish on a positive note. Currently, the team boasts an impressive record of 8 wins, 3 losses, and 2 overtime losses, totaling 18 points. This puts them in a tie for the top position in the Metropolitan Division alongside the New Jersey Devils.
Team Lineup and Key Players
In goal for the Penguins, Tristan Jarry will be taking the ice after a day of rest, showcasing a promising start to his season with a record of 5-1-0. His stats reflect a 2.35 goals-against average and an admirable .923 save percentage, emphasizing his strong performance thus far.
Young defenseman Harrison Brunicke is expected to skate in his ninth NHL game. He will be partnered again with Owen Pickering for this match after experiencing some difficulties in his last outing. Here are the lines expected for the matchup:
Forwards:
- Hallander – Crosby – Rust
- Mantha – Malkin – Tomasino
- Novak – Kindel – Koivunen
- Dewar – Lizotte – Acciari
Defense:
- Wotherspoon – Karlsson
- Shea – Letang
- Pickering – Brunicke
- Dumba – Clifton
Maple Leafs Overview
On the opposing side, the Maple Leafs, who have a record of 6-5-1, will be looking to maintain momentum after their recent victory against the Philadelphia Flyers. Anthony Stolarz will be the starting goalie for Toronto, and they are also set to welcome back forward William Nylander, who has been instrumental for the team this season with three goals and 15 points in just nine games.
Game Details
Fans can catch the action of this matchup starting at 7:30 p.m. ET, broadcasted on SportsNet Pittsburgh and NHL Network. Additionally, the game will be available for listeners on 105.9 ‘The X’. Stay updated with the latest developments related to the Penguins by following THN – Pittsburgh Penguins on your Google News tab!
