Pittsburgh returns home to PPG Paints Arena to play the Buffalo Sabres after facing them last night in Buffalo. The Penguins are 9-3-1 in their last 13 games against Buffalo. The Penguins all-time record at home versus the Sabres is 58-26-20 and in he last six at home they are 5-1-0, outscoring the Sabres 22-10. Pittsburgh has won three-straight at home and look to continue their winning trend as they are 8-1-1 in their last 10 games overall. RELATED LINKS Download the Penguins App Know Before You Go Buy Tickets to Upcoming Games How to Watch Games
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Sidney Crosby (35) is one of just three players along with Erik Karlsson (32) and Artemi Panarin (31) to rank in the top-15 in scoring in the NHL over the age of 30. Winger Rickard Rakell has 12 points (5G-7A) in 16 career games versus the Sabres. Jeff Petry leads the team in blocked shots (54) and is second in hits (84). The last Penguin to lead the team in both categories was Jack Johnson in 2018-19. Defenseman P.O Joseph's plus-12 is first in the NHL among all rookies. Jeff Carter's overtime goal last night doubled as the 87th game-winning goal of his career. Among active players, only Alex Ovechkin (124) has more. His 87 game-winners are 24th most in NHL history.
