Game 59: Kings @ Penguins
LAK Record: 30-21-5, 65 Pts | 1 Point Out of 3rd place in Pacific Division; 3 Points out of final wildcard spot
PIT Record: 32-22-4, 68 Pts | 2nd in Metropolitan Division


STORYLINES

Goaltender Matt Murray (20-12-1, 2.91 GAA, .906 SV%) will appear in his 100th career game, making his 95th career start tonight. Murray is 61-24-7 with a .918 save percentage in his first 99 career games. Murray is 6-0-1 in his last 7 starts.

Defenseman Dion Phaneuf acquired by the Los Angeles Kings Tuesday night, is considered unlikely to play due to immigration issues.


 LINEUP
Aston-Reese – Crosby – Sheary
Hagelin – Malkin – Rust
Guentzel – Sheahan – Kessel
Simon – Rowney – Reaves

Dumoulin – Letang
Maatta – Schultz
Cole – Oleksiak

Matt Murray in Goal


Hornqvist progressing

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