Boston Bruins (32-39-9, in the Atlantic Division) vs. Pittsburgh Penguins (33-35-12, in the Metropolitan Division)
WHEN: Sunday, 3:30 p.m.
WHERE: PPG Paints Arena, Pittsburgh
BOTTOM LINE: The Pittsburgh Penguins, on a three-game home winning streak, host the Boston Bruins.
Pittsburgh has a 20-14-5 record in home games and a 33-35-12 record overall. The Penguins have a -45 scoring differential, with 236 total goals scored and 281 conceded.
Boston has a 12-25-3 record in road games and a 32-39-9 record overall. The Bruins have committed 310 total penalties (3.9 per game) to rank fifth in NHL play.
The teams meet Sunday for the third time this season. The Bruins won the last matchup, 3-2.
TOP PERFORMERS: Rickard Rakell has 34 goals and 33 assists for the Penguins. Sidney Crosby has eight goals and seven assists over the last 10 games.
David Pastrnak has 42 goals and 60 assists for the Bruins. Morgan Geekie has scored seven goals with nine assists over the last 10 games.
LAST 10 GAMES: Penguins: 5-3-2, averaging 3.3 goals, 5.5 assists, three penalties and 7.6 penalty minutes while giving up 3.1 goals per game.
Bruins: 2-8-0, averaging 2.7 goals, four assists, 2.7 penalties and 7.2 penalty minutes while giving up 3.6 goals per game.
INJURIES: Penguins: None listed.
Bruins: None listed.
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