Tonight, the Penguins conclude their sixth set of back-to-back games. This year, the Penguins are 7-3-1 in back-to-backs (4-1-1 on the first night; 3-2-0 the second night).
The Penguins enter tonight's game with points in nine-straight home games 8-0-1.
Home games against Detroit have historically been high-scoring affairs for Pittsburgh. In their last 10 home contests versus the Red Wings dating back to April 9, 2014, the Penguins have scored four or more goals eight times, including each of the last four games.
Evgeni Malkin has points in seven of his last eight games (4G-10A) versus Detroit. In 21 career games against them, he has recorded 31 points (11G-20A).
The Penguins power play went 1-for-2 on Thursday night, giving them power-play goals in five of their last six games (6/22, 27.3%). Over the last 13 games, the Penguins power play has converted in nine of them (11/39, 28.2%).
