Game Preview: 03.09.23 vs. NYI

GAME 64 | MAR. 9
PIT: 32-22-9 (73 pts) | NYI: 33-25-8 (74 pts)
7:00 PM ET | PPG PAINTS ARENA
WATCH: ATTSN (LOCAL), ESPN+ (NATIONAL) | LISTEN: 105.9 The X, Penguins Radio Network

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GAME PREVIEW

The Penguins continue along their season-long (tied) five-game homestand as they take on the New York Islanders at PPG Paints Arena. Tonight's game is Superhero Night, presented by 96.1 KISS FM and Schneider Downs. Doors to the arena will open at 6:00 PM. The Penguins are 4-3-1 in their last seven games against the Islanders. Going back further, the Penguins are 8-4-1 in their last 13 games against the Islanders. Here at home, they have won five of their last six games, and have points in seven of their last eight contests against New York (6-1-1). Pittsburgh has just five regulation losses in its last 20 matchups versus New York dating back to Nov. 1, 2018 (11-5-4).
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SUPERHERO NIGHT

Fans in attendance tonight can expect costumed characters, a green screen photo booth, face painters and a superhero-inspired collectibles display on the concourse. Fans are encouraged to wear their own superhero costumes, as the Penguins' mascot Iceburgh will be dressed in his.

QUICK HITS

Jason Zucker has 24 points (11G-13A) in 30 games at home compared to 15 points (10G-5A) in 25 road contests.
Defenseman Kris Letang leads all active NHL blueliners in goals (13), assists (29) and points (42) versus the Islanders.
Jake Guentzel has 25 points (7G-18A) in 26 career games against the Islanders. He has points in five of his last six games (5G-5A) versus them.
Recently recalled forward Alex Nylander made his Pittsburgh debut on Tuesday night, logging 14:56 minutes and recording one assist, two shots, three hits and was plus-2. The assist marked his first in the NHL since Mar. 11, 2020 when he notched two points (1G-1A) as a member of the Chicago Blackhawks.
Danton Heinen has seven points (4G-3A) in 11 career games against the Islanders. His four goals against them are tied for his most against any one team (Also Los Angeles, Tampa Bay, Ottawa, Arizona).

PLAYER INTERVIEW

Video: Crosby speaks with the media

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