The Penguins make a fairly minor change from last game, with Joseph Blandisi replacing Sam Lafferty (healthy) to rotate some energy guys around. Tristan Jarry takes back over in the net.
As the only game in the NHL schedule on the night, the Pens would have the eyes of whatever hockey world is paying attention by default. And what a start for Pittsburgh! Evgeni Malkin scored on the rush on the first shift of the game just 27 seconds into the contest, blowing a shot by backup goal Marcus Hogberg.