Pittsburgh's last game, against Edmonton, saw another comeback for a late win. Trailing 3-2 going into the third period the Penguins dug deep and thanks to a late goal from Conor Sheary, his second of the game, the points stayed in Pittsburgh. The game was hyped up as a contest between McDavid and Crosby and whilst McDavid earned three assists Crosby was kept pointless. His play was superb however and he definitely warranted some production.
The Penguins are currently 6-0-1 this season at home going into tonights game and are behind New Jersey and Montreal who remain unbeaten at home. Minnesota head into this game with a 2-3-1 record having lost their last two games away to Colorado and at home to Buffalo.
The Wild are not an easy team to break down and have improved their defence and currently posses a hot goaltender in Devan Dubnyk. Dubynk has let in just 3 goals in his last 5 games. Matt Murray has let in 4 but the Penguins have opted to play Fleury tonight. Following his recent questionable performances and the contrast to Matt Murray's, Fleury really needs to up his game or else his starting spot is going to be lost.
This will be a tough game with the Wild possessing the best PK in the league but the Penguins improved play at even strength recently should see them through for the win. With Crosby's 14 game point streak snapped it would be good to see him start another.
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