The two-time defending Stanley Cup champion Penguins are coming on winning nine of their last 12. The Penguins are in revenge mode for a 2-1 road loss to the upstart Golden Knights. Pittsburgh is playing much better now than they were back then. Evgeni Malkin is sizzling with 11 points in his last four games, including eight goals.
The Golden Knights are playing for the fourth time in six days and fifth time in seven days. They carry a high fatigue factor especially coming back to upset the Capitals on the road two nights ago.