Game Preview: 12.14.21 vs. MTL

GM 28 | DEC. 14 | 7:00 PM ET | PPG PAINTS ARENA
WATCH: (ATTSN, ESPN+ OUTSIDE PIT, MTL) | LISTEN: 105.9 The X, Penguins Radio Network
PIT: 14 - 8- 5 (33 pts)
MTL: 15 - 8 - 5 (35 pts)

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GAME PREVIEW

The Penguins face off against the Montreal Canadiens at PPG Paints Arena. Doors to the arena will open at 6:00 PM ET for fans. Pittsburgh has points in 10 of its last 13 games against Montreal (9-3-1). Going back further, the Penguins are 11-4-1 in their last 16 games versus them. In their last 13 games against Montreal, Pittsburgh has scored four or more goals eight times. Here at home, the Penguins are 5-3-0 in their last eight games against the Canadiens.

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STAR WARS NIGHT

Fans are invited to dress as their favorite Star Wars characters when the Penguins hold "Star Wars Night" versus the Montreal Canadiens. Fans will be able to meet and interact with members of the 501st Legion, Rebel Legion and Mandalorian Mercs as they walk the concourse throughout the evening. The night will feature Star Wars movie clips and unique co-branded content. The Highmark Wall of Champions Hallway (located on the FedEx level between Sections 110 and 115) will have photo sets inspired by scenes from Star Wars films as well as a collection of Star Wars memorabilia.

HOW TO WATCH

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QUICK HITS

Montreal native Kris Letang has picked up 29 points (6G-23A) in 37 career games against his hometown team. Here at PPG Paints Arena, he has 13 points (3G-10A) in 17 games.
Forward Jason Zucker has had consistent success throughout his career against Montreal. In 14 career games, he has nine goals and 12 points. His nine goals are tied for his second-most against any one team (Nashville, 11).
Only Washington's Alex Ovechkin (9) has more goals this season against Atlantic Division opponents than Evan Rodrigues (7).
Forward Evan Rodrigues is one point shy of the 20-point plateau for the third time in his career. It would mark the first time since 2018-19 (29 PTS in 74 GP) that Rodrigues has had 20-plus points in a season.
The Penguins are 13-1-0 (.929%) when scoring first. Only Toronto has a better winning percentage when scoring the game's first goal (1.000%).

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PLAYER INTERVIEW

Video: Kris Letang speaks with the media.

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