The Pittsburgh Penguins will play their second game under new coach Mike Sullivan when they visit the Boston Bruins in the Wednesday Night Rivalry game (8 p.m. ET; NBCSN).
The Penguins named Sullivan as their coach Saturday after firing Mike Johnston. It’s his first job as an NHL coach since being fired by the Bruins after the 2005-06 season. After that, he served as an assistant for three teams before working in player development for the Chicago Blackhawks in 2014-15.
Pittsburgh and Boston had a total of 94 shots on goal Monday, but neither won its game. The Penguins had 45 shots but lost 4-1 to the Washington Capitals in Sullivan’s first game. The Bruins outshot the Edmonton Oilers 49-24 but lost 3-2 in overtime.
It’s the first of a home-and-home between the teams, who play again Friday in Pittsburgh.
Tale of the tape | ||
15-11-3 (5th, Metropolitan) | 2015-16 Record | 16-9-4 (4th, Atlantic) |
1652-1604-383-108 | All-Time Record | 2995-2276-791-139 |
67-102-21-5 | Head-to-Head Regular-Season Record |
107-61-21-6 |
0-1-1 | Streak vs. Opponent | 4-0-1 |
1-0-0 @ Boston | Home/Road Streak vs. Opponent | 2-0-1 vs. Pittsburgh |
3 | Stanley Cup Championships | 6 |
10 | Hall of Fame Members | 48 |
Mario Lemieux | Most Famous Alumnus | Bobby Orr |
7 | Hart Trophy Winners | 12 |
30 | Postseason Appearances | 69 |
Mark Recchi (1988-92; 2005-07) | Best Player in Common | Mark Recchi (2009-11) |