The Penguins, 8-3-2 in their past 13 games, would clinch if they defeat the Canadiens in any fashion because the Florida Panthers lost to the Boston Bruins in regulation Saturday.
Pittsburgh is second in the Metropolitan Division, five points behind the first-place Washington Capitals, one ahead of the third-place Columbus Blue Jackets and two ahead of the fourth-place Philadelphia Flyers. The Penguins, Capitals, Blue Jackets and Flyers have each played 78 games.
The Penguins won 5-3 against the Canadiens twice in the past 15 days, at Bell Centre on March 15 and at PPG Paints Arena on March 21.
Montreal is 2-1-0 since that March 21 loss, but 3-8-2 in its past 15 games. The Canadiens have been eliminated from playoff contention.