Pittsburgh at Winnipeg

Pittsburgh has a winning road record because of great defense, ranking #9 in the NHL in goals allowed and #7 in penalty killing. Pittsburgh is getting it together under its new coach with a 5-2 win over Columbus on Monday, then a 3-1 win at Minnesota yesterday, and outshooting the Wild 27-12 through two periods. Sidney Crosby has five points over his past three games. Crosby has been great against Minnesota, too, 47 points in 28 career matchups and 22 over the last 10. Winnipeg is home, but ranks #27 in the NHL in goals allowed and #26 in penalty killing. The Penguins have won six straight meetings with Winnipeg and 21 of the past 24, plus the Penguins are 42-13 in the last 55 meetings. Play Pittsburgh.