A happy return for the Penguins - Sidney Crosby is off the COVID protocol list and back in the lineup after missing one game. Mark Jankowski is also back after missing a handful with injury. Colton Sceviour and Josh Currie are bounced from the playing lineup as a result. Defense and goalie is the same as the win against the Flyers on Tuesday for the rematch.
First period
The Pens have had several slow starts this season, but tonight would not be one of them. Pittsburgh strikes three times in the first 3:57 of the game in a stunning early hot streak.