Though it's difficult to ignore Tocchet's return, the Penguins are more focused on rebounding from a 1-3-1 road trip fueled by a lack of offense. Pittsburgh has failed to score more than two goals in seven of its past eight games. The Penguins could receive a boost with defenseman Justin Schultz potentially returning from a concussion. Schultz will be a game-time decision, coach Mike Sullivan said.
Players to watch
Coyotes forward Clayton Keller has scored one goal in each of his past two games and is fourth in the NHL with 11 goals this season. Penguins center Sidney Crosby has struggled to produce offensively with three assists in his past eight games after scoring 10 points (five goals, five assists) in his first eight games.
They said it
"We're a young team and we have to learn. Sometimes when you're tired, it's like my old buddy Mike Sullivan says, you can't be tired." -- Coyotes coach Rick Tocchet "He's a great friend. He's a loyal guy. … I can't say enough about him." -- Penguins coach Mike Sullivan, on Tocchet
The Coyotes recalled Sislo and assigned goalie Louis Domingue to Tucson of the American Hockey League. … Hunwick will miss his 11th consecutive game despite practicing Monday and participating in the morning skate Tuesday.
Stat pack
Arizona earned at least one point in two consecutive games for the first time this season when it won 2-1 in a shootout against the Carolina Hurricanes on Saturday before losing 3-2 in overtime to the Washington Capitals on Monday. … The Penguins have shut out the Coyotes by a combined score of 13-0 in Arizona's past two visits to PPG Paints Arena.
