The Penguins host the Islanders tonight in Pittsburgh, the two teams’ third meeting this season already. You’ll remember that New York swept the home-and-home they played to straddle the end of October and the beginning of November in the midst of a five-game win streak.
- Barry Trotz swapped Tom Kuhnhackl and Josh Bailey in practice. Bailey will start on the third line tonight, while Kuhnhackl will skate with Mathew Barzal and Anthony Beauvillier. [Newsday]
- The Alumni Corner catches up with Bruno Gervais this week.