Game Preview: Pens-Bruins

Game Date
Friday, December 14, 2018
Opponent
Boston Bruins
Jersey
Gold Third Jersey
Game Time
7:00 PM
Doors Open
6:00 PM
IBEW Warm-Ups Begin
6:29 PM
Promotional Item
Team Yearbook presented by Point Park University
Game Presenting Partner
Friday's game is proudly presented by the Original Pizza Logs

Place
PPG Paints Arena
TV
AT&T SportsNet
Radio
105.9 FM, the X
Notables
* The Pens begin a 3-game homestand, which opens with back-to-back contests, against Boston. Pittsburgh is coming off of a 3-game road trip (1-1-1).
* Pittsburgh has won 3 straight home games against Boston, and is 7-2-1 in the past 10 against the Bruins at PPG Paints Arena.
* Bryan Rust recorded his 2nd career hat trick against Chicago on Wednesday night. Prior to the hat trick, Rust had gone 21-straight games without a goal.
* Goaltender Casey DeSmith will make his 7th consecutive start in goal. He is 6-1-2 at PPG Paints Arena this season.
* The Pens are looking to show some new line combinations:
Guentzel-Crosby-Pearson
AstonReese-Malkin-Kessel
Brassard-Sheahan-Rust
Grant-Cullen-Wilson
* The Bruins have won 3 straight games. They currently hold the top Wild Card position in the East.
* David Pastrnak leads the Bruins in goals (21) and points (38). He has a 4-game scoring streak (2G-6A) and points in 7 of his past 8 games.
* Brad Marchand has 23 career shorthanded goals, the most by any NHL player since he entered the 2009-10 season. Pittsburgh has surrendered a league-high 8 shorthanded goals.
Injuries
PIT - Patric Hornqvist (upper-body), Justin Schultz (lower leg fracture), Dominik Simon (lower-body).
BOS - Patrice Bergeron (rib), Zdeno Chara (lower-body), Jake DeBrusk (upper-body), Kevan Miller (larynx), Urho Vaakanainen (concussion).
Ticketing Questions Answered!
If you have any questions about tickets, be sure to stop by the table located behind Section 104 to speak with a Penguins representative during Friday's game! Information about individual game tickets, special ticket offers and our recently released holiday packages will be available.
Love Your Melon
Stop by the Pittsburgh Penguins Foundation table behind Section 104 Friday to buy this season's gold "Love Your Melon" beanie or order online anytime at
www.pittsburghpenguinsfoundation.org
! The Penguins Foundation will also be selling a limited edition "Love Your Melon" cuffed pom beanie starting Friday night! This must-have hat is only available for sale inside PPG Paints Arena during Pittsburgh Penguins' home games and quantities are limited! Your purchase will help support Ronald McDonald House Charities of Pittsburgh and Morgantown.
KeyBank Money Minute
Courtesy of KeyBank, one lucky fan won two tickets to Friday's game in the KeyBank Club and has the chance to win $5,000 if the Penguins score during the 2nd period KeyBank Money Minute! Visit
www.pittsburghpenguins.com/moneyminute
for your chance to be our KeyBank Money Minute contestant at an upcoming game!
We've Gone Mobile!
New this season, in an effort to ensure a ticketing experience that is more convenient, safe and secure for all Penguins fans, 8½" x 11" PDF tickets (print-at-home delivery) will no longer be a valid form of entry for PPG Paints Arena events.
If you do not have a physical ticket for the game, you must present a mobile ticket on your smartphone at the gate.
Primary tickets purchased through Ticketmaster are available via the Ticketmaster app or
www.ticketmaster.com
.
Fans that received a transfer from a Penguins season ticket holder or purchased resell tickets through Ticketmaster or NHL Ticket Exchange must visit 'My Penguins Account' to manage and view mobile tickets. My Penguins Account is available in the Penguins app under 'Tickets' or online at
www.pittsburghpenguins.com/myaccount
.
Mobile tickets will appear as a square QR code (
see image for reference
).
For more information, please visit our
Mobile Ticketing Page
.
Pre-Game Broadcast at the Highmark Gate
On your way into the game, be sure to stop by the AT&T SportsNet pre-game show, which will air live from the new Highmark Studio! Located just inside the Highmark Gate, fans are invited to gather and watch starting at 6:30 PM! The Highmark Gate is located along Centre Avenue near the Mario Lemieux statue.
Pick Up Your "Penguins & Paws" Charity Pet Calendar at the Game
The Pittsburgh Penguins Foundation and Rachael Ray Nutrish are pleased to present the 2019 "Penguins & Paws" Charity Pet Calendar! You can pick up your copy at the Penguins Foundation table on the concourse behind Section 104 Friday night. The "Penguins & Paws" Charity Pet Calendar makes the perfect stocking stuffer and proceeds benefit Humane Animal Rescue.
Important Security Reminders
For the safety of all guests, fans will be required to pass through walk-through metal detectors upon entering PPG Paints Arena. Only small personal bags (purses, baby or diaper bags, etc.) will be permitted inside the building and all items are subject to searches upon entrance. Large bags, coolers, backpacks and sealed packages of any kind are not permitted. In addition, PPG Paints Arena allows only small, personal still-cameras equipped with a 3 inch lens or smaller. Cameras with detachable lenses or flashes are not permitted. For a complete list of frequently asked questions, please visit PPG Paints Arena's
A to Z Guide
.
Remember the Game with a Warm-Up Puck Souvenir
Don't miss your chance to take home an incredible souvenir! The Pittsburgh Penguins Foundation will be selling the pucks used by your favorite Penguins players in warm-ups outside of the KeyBank Club at the start of the 1st intermission on Friday. Perfect for memories, gifts or collections, these official NHL warm-up pucks come with a display cube and a certificate of authenticity. All proceeds benefit the Pittsburgh Penguins Foundation.

Bid to Win with the Penguins Foundation's Game Day Auction
Stop by the Pittsburgh Penguins Foundation's Game Day Auction located outside of the KeyBank Club near Section 104 to see what unique items are being featured at Friday's game! Text PENS to 52182 to place your bid on these items and more! Proceeds benefit the Foundation's community and youth initiatives.
Upgrade Your Game Using the Penguins App
Pittsburgh Penguins fans in attendance can get the VIP treatment with Upgrade Your Game! Upgrade Your Game offers fans access to once-in-a-lifetime Penguins experiences like Lexus Club guest passes, premium seat upgrades and more! Simply download the Penguins app and register today under the "Upgrade Your Game" section within the "Tickets" menu!
Go Home a Winner with the Pittsburgh Penguins Foundation 50/50 Raffle
Pick up your tickets for the Penguins Foundation 50/50 raffle for a chance to win Friday's jackpot. The more you play the more it pays. Proceeds from this season's raffles benefit the
Pittsburgh Penguins Foundation
and the numerous charitable organizations it supports through grants. Over $1.1 million was raised during the 2017-18 season. Visit one of the concourse kiosks or watch for ticket sellers in green through the second intermission - the winning number will be announced in the third period.
Uber Drop-off & Pick-up Area Now Available
Uber will help you skate past the parking lot crowds with a special drop-off and pick-up area off of Fullerton Street on Wylie Avenue - across from PPG Paints Arena's Verizon Gate!
Click here
for details.
Plus, get $15 off your first ride with code PENGUINS18 until 06.01.19!