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Rusted; Penguins Game 21 vs. Predators

Pittsburgh Penguins' Jason Zucker (16) celebrates his goal with Bryan Rust (17) and Marcus Pettersson (28) Pittsburgh Penguins' Jason Zucker (16) celebrates his goal with Bryan Rust (17) and Marcus Pettersson (28) during the second period of the team's NHL hockey game against the Boston Bruins in Pittsburgh, Thursday, April 21, 2022. (AP Photo/Gene J. Puskar) (Gene J. Puskar/AP)

NASHVILLE — This article originally appeared on pittsburghhockeynow.com

The Pittsburgh Penguins (10-10-0) launch into the second quarter of the season Tuesday with a game against the Predators in Nashville.

They are coming off a 3-2 win Saturday over the visiting Toronto Maple Leafs but have lost four of their past six games.

Nashville (10-10-0) is coming off a 3-2 win Sunday over the Winnipeg Jets.

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The Penguins are still looking for a high level of consistency.

One thing that could help is the expected return of top-line right winger Bryan Rust. He has missed the past three games because of an unspecified injury.

Rust practiced in a full capacity Monday. Coach Mike Sullivan said Rust probably will be classified as a game-time decision.

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