Game Preview: 03.11.22 vs. VGK

GM 59 | MARCH 11 | 7:00 PM ET | PPG PAINTS ARENA
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PIT: 34 - 15 - 9 (77 pts)
VGK: 32 - 23 - 4 (68 pts)

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GAME PREVIEW

The Penguins continue along their three-game homestand as they take on the Vegas Golden Knights at PPG Paints Arena. Three of the Penguins' seven games all-time against the Golden Knights have been one-goal affairs. Pittsburgh is 2-1-0 all-time here at home against Vegas. The Penguins have points in 18 of 23 games against Western Conference opponents this season (13-5-5).

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Jeff Carter has 11 points (7G-4A) in 17 career games against Vegas. Only six players in NHL history have more goals versus the Golden Knightsthan Carter's seven - Anze Kopitar (11), Kyle Connor (9), Matthew Tkachuk (9), Ryan O'Reilly (8), Auston Matthews (8) and Nick Schmaltz (8).
In three career starts versus Vegas, Tristan Jarry is 2-1-0 with a 2.35 goals-against average and a .915 save percentage.
Brian Dumoulin has been plus or even in each of his last seven games, and 19 of his last 22 games overall.
Among players who have played at least 45 games, only Winnipeg's Dominic Toninato (13) has been on the ice for fewer even-strength goals against than Zach Aston-Reese (14).
Evgeni Malkin has points in 11 of 12 home games that he's played this season (5G-8A).

PENGUINS CHARITY BAG GAME

The annual Penguins Charity Game on AT&T SportsNethttp://pittsburghpenguins.com/charitygamereturns for the 11th straight season! During the Pittsburgh Penguins vs. Vegas Golden Knights game, approximately 6,600 Penguins Charity Bags will go on sale online starting at 5:45 PM EST to support the Pittsburgh Penguins Foundation and Mario Lemieux Foundation. This season's Penguins Charity Bag is once again filled with items unique to our Pittsburgh Penguins and our organization's history. Fans attending tonight's game can see a sample bag at the Penguins Foundation area behind the F.N.B. Club. Three (3) bag tiers will be available with all Penguins Charity Bags including an autographed puck from a member of the Penguins roster or from Mario Lemieux. Help us raise $2 million for these two tremendous causes… in just one game! For more information, click
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Note: All Penguins Charity Bags will be sold online due to COVID-19 related restrictions at PPG Paints Arena. No Penguins Charity Bags will be sold on-site at PPG Paints Arena.

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