Despite being a game-time decision, the Penguins don’t get Evgeni Malkin back in the lineup for this game. Alex Nedeljkovic in the cage, same lineup as before.
The dark side has nothing on this lineup. pic.twitter.com/NgH17VZ6Ak
— Pittsburgh Penguins (@penguins) January 9, 2025
The visiting Oilers bring the following lineup to the party
The #Oilers will seek their fifth straight win using the same lines from Tuesday's game in Boston.@PlayAlbertaCA | #LetsGoOilers pic.twitter.com/KrZVzNNvHM
— Edmonton Oilers (@EdmontonOilers) January 9, 2025
First period
“We weren’t ready,” Oilers coach Kris Knoblauch said after the game.