Pittsburgh plays Florida after Chinakhov's 2-goal showing
Florida Panthers (37-35-3, in the Atlantic Division) vs. Pittsburgh Penguins (38-22-16, in the Metropolitan Division) Pittsburgh; Saturday, 5 p. m.
EDT BOTTOM LINE: The Pittsburgh Penguins host the Florida Panthers after Yegor Chinakhov's two-goal game against the Tampa Bay Lightning in the Penguins' 6-3 loss. Pittsburgh is 18-12-8 at home and 38-22-16 overall. The Penguins have a 38-6-9 record when scoring at least three goals.
Florida has a 16-20-0 record on the road and a 37-35-3 record overall. The Panthers have a 15-6-2 record in games decided by a goal. Saturday's game is the second meeting between these teams this season.
The Penguins won 5-3 in the previous matchup. Sidney Crosby led the Penguins with two goals. TOP PERFORMERS: Bryan Rust has scored 27 goals with 35 assists for the Penguins.
Rickard Rakell has eight goals and five assists over the last 10 games. Carter Verhaeghe has 23 goals and 30 assists for the Panthers. Matthew Tkachuk has five goals and six assists over the past 10 games.