After stealing an extra point from their divisional rival Columbus Blue Jackets, the Pittsburgh Penguins find themselves slowly inching back up the standings.
Next up are the Carolina Hurricanes, who are currently on a three game winning streak. This game is especially important for the Penguins, let’s take a look at why.
The Division is So Close
Tomorrow’s game is mainly important because of how the Metropolitan Division has shaped up to be right now. As of Thursday, the Hurricanes sit sixth in the division while the Penguins sit seventh. They are both tied in points at 41 and they both sit seven points out of the third spot in the division.