Game Preview: Nashville Predators vs Pittsburgh Penguins 2/28/23

The Nashville Predators, after a busy weekend, head into a game tonight against their old foes the Pittsburgh Penguins. Pittsburgh is clawing for playoff position despite a shockingly healthy roster—Kris Letang missed some time, but most of their other big names both old and new have been around for pretty much the whole season—and won’t be inclined to have mercy on the Preds. Nashville, meanwhile, would be better served long-term by a loss here, but I just can’t bring myself to cheer for the Penguins after 2017. Your mileage may vary.

Sidney Crosby and Evgeni Malkin remain the backbones of the team’s offense, able to conjure plays out of nowhere. Crosby leads the team in goals (26), assists…