This article originally appeared on PGHHockeyNOW.
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.
The puck drops just after 9 p.m. EST (7 p.m. MST).
The Penguins have kept their cool and driven to two straight wins against grinding defensive opponents, the Seattle Kraken and Calgary Flames.
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