Preview: Pittsburgh Penguins take on Chicago Blackhawks at home

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.