PREVIEW: Penguins face 2-time defending Western Conference champ Oilers

With points in five straight games and wins in two straight, the Pittsburgh Penguins (24-14-11) have burst into the second half of the NHL season, warming to the task and currently staking claim to second place in the Metro Division. However, they face the two-time defending Western Conference champion Edmonton Oilers (25-18-8) Thursday at Rogers Place.