Game Preview: 01.13.23 vs. WPG

GAME 41 | JAN. 13
PIT: 21-13-6 (48 pts) | WPG: 26-14-1 (53 pts)
7:00 PM ET | PPG PAINTS ARENA
WATCH: ATTSN (LOCAL), NHL NETWORK (NATIONAL) | LISTEN: 105.9 The X, Penguins Radio Network

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GAME PREVIEW

The Penguins conclude a brief two-game homestand as they take on the Winnipeg Jets at PPG Paints Arena. The Penguins are 16-3-0 in their last 19 meetings with the Jets. Here at home, Pittsburgh is 19-1-0 in their last 20 games against the Winnipeg/Atlanta franchise dating back to Mar. 24, 2007. The Penguins are 7-1-0 at home against Western Conference opponents this season. The Penguins have won nine of their last 10 games versus Western Conference opponents. They are 11-6-0 versus the West this season.
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Goaltender Dustin Tokarski made his Pittsburgh debut Tuesday night versus the Canucks with 18 saves on 19 shots, becoming the 57th goalie to record a win with the Penguins.
Evgeni Malkin currently leads Pittsburgh in points (6G-13A) in his last 17 games played dating back to December 1. He enters tonight's game looking to continue his three-game point streak (3A) versus Winnipeg that dates back to January 4, 2019.
The Penguins (3-for-3) are one of four teams along with Arizona (4-for-4), Nashville (3-for-3) and Detroit (6-for-6) to be a perfect 100% on the 5-on-3 penalty kill.
Kasperi Kapanen enters tonight's game one assist shy of 100 in his career. He's looking to become the 22nd member of the 2014 draft class to reach this milestone.
Bryan Rust enters tonight's game four points shy of 300 in his career (133G-163A). The third-round pick (80th overall) in the 2010 NHL draft is looking to become the 20th member of his draft class to reach 300 points.

HEXTALL 100

General Manager Ron Hextall enters tonight's game one win shy of his 100th with the Pittsburgh Penguins. Hextall, who was hired by Pittsburgh on Feb. 9, 2021, has seen the Penguins go 99-49-19 in 167 games since taking over. He's looking to become the seventh general manager in franchise history to win 100 games with the team along with Craig Patrick (575), Ray Shero (373), Jim Rutherford (276), Baz Bastien (193), Ed Johnston (140) and Jack Riley (130), and is on track to accomplish this feat in the fewest games played in franchise history.

PLAYER INTERVIEW

Video: Crosby speaks to the media

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