When: 7:00pm
How to Watch: AT&T Sportsnet in the Pittsburgh viewing area, MSG-B for the visitor’s feed
Opponent Track: It’s a season opener for the Sabres too, who head back to Buffalo after tonight for their next game on Saturday night against New Jersey.
Pens path ahead: Pittsburgh starts the season with a four game home-stand, and relatively speaking for the NHL, it overall probably couldn’t be a less daunting stretch (BUF, CBJ, WIN, ANA). The Pens also open with seven of the first nine at home, getting off to a great start will certainly be expected and necessary.