With four wins in a row and points in seven straight, the Pittsburgh Penguins (26-14-11) have separated themselves from the pack in the Eastern Conference and the Metro Division. The Penguins are now a 79% favorite to make the playoffs and will go for five wins in a row when they host the rebuilding Chicago Blackhawks (21-23-9) at PPG Paints Arena Thursday.
The puck drops just after 7 p.m., and Mr. Jeff Jimerson sings the National Anthem.
The Penguins completed a perfect road trip Sunday. They were 4-0-0 on the roadie, beating the Seattle Kraken, Calgary Flames, Edmonton Oilers, and finally, the Vancouver Canucks.
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