Columbus Blue Jackets (21-19-7, in the Metropolitan Division) vs. Pittsburgh Penguins (22-14-10, in the Metropolitan Division)
Pittsburgh; Saturday, 7 p.m. EST
BOTTOM LINE: The Columbus Blue Jackets seek to extend a three-game win streak with a victory over the Pittsburgh Penguins.
Pittsburgh has gone 22-14-10 overall with a 9-1-3 record in Metropolitan Division play. The Penguins have a 22-4-4 record in games they score at least three goals.
Columbus has a 3-7-3 record in Metropolitan Division games and a 21-19-7 record overall. The Blue Jackets have a -16 scoring differential, with 140 total goals scored and 156 given up.
The matchup Saturday is the fourth meeting between these teams this season. The Penguins won 5-4 in overtime in the last matchup.
TOP PERFORMERS: Evgeni Malkin has 11 goals and 23 assists for the Penguins. Justin Brazeau has five goals and one assist over the last 10 games.
Zachary Werenski has 18 goals and 33 assists for the Blue Jackets. Charlie Coyle has scored five goals and added three assists over the past 10 games.
LAST 10 GAMES: Penguins: 7-2-1, averaging 3.7 goals, 6.5 assists, 3.5 penalties and 8.4 penalty minutes while giving up two goals per game.
Blue Jackets: 5-4-1, averaging 3.2 goals, 5.5 assists, 3.5 penalties and 8.2 penalty minutes while giving up 2.8 goals per game.
INJURIES: Penguins: None listed.
Blue Jackets: None listed.
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The Associated Press created this story using technology provided by Data Skrive and data from Sportradar.
Boston Bruins (27-19-2, in the Atlantic Division) vs. Chicago Blackhawks (19-21-7, in the Central Division)
Chicago; Saturday, 8 p.m. EST
BOTTOM LINE: The Boston Bruins will try to keep their five-game win streak alive when they visit the Chicago Blackhawks.
Chicago has a 19-21-7 record overall and a 10-11-4 record on its home ice. The Blackhawks rank sixth in the league serving 10.4 penalty minutes per game.
Boston has gone 10-11-1 on the road and 27-19-2 overall. The Bruins have a +10 scoring differential, with 157 total goals scored and 147 allowed.
The teams match up Saturday for the second time this season. The Bruins won 4-3 in overtime in the previous meeting.
TOP PERFORMERS: Connor Bedard has 19 goals and 26 assists for the Blackhawks. Tyler Bertuzzi has six goals and three assists over the past 10 games.
Morgan Geekie has 25 goals and 17 assists for the Bruins. David Pastrnak has six goals and 11 assists over the last 10 games.
LAST 10 GAMES: Blackhawks: 5-4-1, averaging 2.7 goals, 4.6 assists, 3.2 penalties and 7.8 penalty minutes while giving up 2.9 goals per game.
Bruins: 7-2-1, averaging 3.7 goals, 6.7 assists, 4.5 penalties and 13.6 penalty minutes while giving up two goals per game.
INJURIES: Blackhawks: None listed.
Bruins: None listed.
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The Associated Press created this story using technology provided by Data Skrive and data from Sportradar.