Game Preview: 03.11.23 vs. PHI

GAME 65 | MAR. 11
PIT: 32-22-10 (74 pts) | PHI: 24-30-11 (59 pts)
3:30 PM ET | PPG PAINTS ARENA
WATCH: ABC, ESPN+ | 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 Philadelphia Flyers at PPG Paints Arena. Tonight's game is presented by Labatt Blue, and doors to the arena for fans will open at 2:00 PM. The team will be wearing its Winter Classic jerseys, which are on sale now at PensGear for $175. A win today would allow the Penguins to take the season series for the second-straight season and fourth time in the last six campaigns. The Penguins are 7-3-1 in their last 11 games played against the Flyers. Pittsburgh has points in seven of its last eight home games versus Philadelphia (6-1-1) dating back to Oct. 29, 2019.

ST. PATRICK'S DAY CELEBRATION

Today's game against Philadelphia is the Penguins' St. Patrick's Day Celebration, featuring live music from Bastard Bearded Irishmen who will perform from the BetRivers Lounge prior to warm-ups and during both intermissions. A free photo booth will be in the Wall of Champions Hallway as well as Labatt Blue green beer available for purchase in the arena.
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QUICK HITS

Jason Zucker has 25 points (12G-13A) in 31 games at home compared to 15 points (10G-5A) in 25 road contests.
Jake Guentzel has 24 points (9G-15A) in 24 career regular-season games against the Flyers. If you include postseason games, Guentzel has 37 points (15G-22A) in 30 games.
Since entering the league in 2006-07, no defenseman has more points against the Flyers than Kris Letang (48). He has points in seven of his last eight games (2G-8A) against Philadelphia. His plus-32 versus the Flyers is second best in NHL history behind only Bobby Orr (+37).
Defenseman Marcus Pettersson recorded his 100th NHL point last game on Thursday night. In doing so, he became the seventh defenseman in the 2014 draft class to accumulate 100 or more points.
Sidney Crosby has goals in three-consecutive games versus Philadelphia (3G), and has goals in six of his last seven games against them (7G-4A). His three-game goal streak against the Flyers is tied for the longest active scoring streak against them in the league.

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COACH INTERVIEW

Video: Sullivan speaks with the media

GAME TRIGGER PROMOTIONS