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vs
New York Rangers (12-3-1, first in the Metropolitan Division)
vs.
Pittsburgh Penguins (9-8, fifth in the Metropolitan Division)
Pittsburgh; Wednesday, 7 p.m. EST
BOTTOM LINE:
The Metropolitan Division-leading New York Rangers visit the Pittsburgh Penguins.
Pittsburgh is 9-8 overall with a 2-2-0 record against the Metropolitan Division.
New York has a 3-1-0 record in Metropolitan Division games and a 12-3-1 record overall.
Wednesday's game is the first meeting between these teams this season.
TOP PERFORMERS:
Jake Guentzel has six goals and 15 assists for the Penguins. Erik Karlsson has four goals and nine assists over the last 10 games.
Artemi Panarin has 10 goals and 16 assists for the Rangers. Chris Kreider has five goals and four assists over the past 10 games.
LAST 10 GAMES:
Penguins: 6-4-0,
Rangers: 8-1-1
Lots of injuries so expect some line up changes