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GM 12 | FEB. 11 | 7:00 PM ET | NASSAU COLISEUM
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PIT: 5-5-1 (11 points)
NYI: 5-4-2 (12 points)

MATCHUP PREVIEW

The Penguins head back to New York to take on the Islanders at Nassau Coliseum. Pittsburgh has picked up points in six of its last seven games against the Islanders (3-1-3), and is 6-3-3 over its last 12 games versus the Islanders. The Penguins are 5-3-2 in their last nine games versus the Islanders on the road.
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QUICK HITS

Jake Guentzel picked up a goal and an assist last Saturday against New York, marking the 50th multi-point effort in his career. 19.7% of his NHL games have included multiple points (50/254).
Brandon Tanev has six points (3G-3A) in his last six games against the Islanders, which includes one of his two career three-point nights (1G-2A) on March 28, 2019 (5-4 NYI win over WPG).
Through 11 games, the Penguins have been awarded zero power-play opportunities in a game twice. The last time Pittsburgh had three games with zero power-play opportunities was in the 82-game 2016-17 campaign (3 games with no power-play opportunities).
Pittsburgh's six points from their rookie skaters (P.O Joseph, 5; Drew O'Connor, 1) are seventh-most in the NHL.
Zach Aston-Reese has been activated from long-term injured reserve. Frederick Gaudreau was recalled from the taxi squad. Jared McCann has been placed on injured reserve retroactive to February 6.

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IN RUST WE TRUST

Winger Bryan Rust has been one of Pittsburgh's most consistent performers through the first 11 games of the season. Rust has points in a team-best eight of 11 games this season (2G-6A) and his eight games with at least a point are tied for fifth-best in the East Division.

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MILESTONES WATCH

PLAYER INTERVIEW

Crosby speaks to the media

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