The Pittsburgh Penguins travel to Buffalo to face the Sabres in a pivotal Eastern Conference matchup at KeyBank Center. Welcome back to NHL Predictions here on Last Word on Hockey!

Ottawa Senators (19-18-3, in the Atlantic Division) vs. Pittsburgh Penguins (18-17-8, in the Metropolitan Division) Pittsburgh; Saturday, 4 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: The Ottawa Senators aim to break a four-game skid with a victory over the Pittsburgh Penguins.

The Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins, the Pittsburgh Penguins’ American Hockey League affiliate, have been playing well this season. With a record of 20-8-3, Wilkes-Barre is only four points out of first place in the Atlantic Division.

Pittsburgh Penguins (18-20-8, in the Metropolitan Division) vs. Buffalo Sabres (17-22-5, in the Atlantic Division) Buffalo, New York; Friday, 7 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: The Pittsburgh Penguins, on a three-game losing streak,

A new report coming out of Pittsburgh has signaled a complete fire sale for the Penguins and Leafs GM Brad Treliving should look to acquire a huge defenseman.

The Penguins begin a seven-game road trip with a game on Friday night, Jan. 17, at the KeyBank Center in Buffalo, New York.

BOTTOM LINE: The Tampa Bay Lightning will look to stop a four-game road slide when they face the Pittsburgh Penguins. Pittsburgh is 18-18-8 overall and 12-8-3 in home games. The Penguins are 16-4-4 in games they score three or more goals.

Ottawa Senators (19-18-3, in the Atlantic Division) vs. Pittsburgh Penguins (18-17-8, in the Metropolitan Division)Pittsburgh; Saturday, 4 p.m.BOTTOM LINE: The Ottawa Senators aim to break a four ...

Tampa Bay Lightning (22-15-3, in the Atlantic Division) vs. Pittsburgh Penguins (18-18-8, in the Metropolitan Division) Lightning bring road losing streak into matchup with the Penguins | National ...

Tampa Bay Lightning (22-15-3, in the Atlantic Division) vs. Pittsburgh Penguins (18-18-8, in the Metropolitan Division) Pittsburgh; Sunday, 5 p.m. EST BETMGM SPORTSBOOK LINE: Lightning -147 ...

Anze Kopitar and the Kings honored firefighters and first responders in the team’s emotional return to Crypto.com Arena. \* Mitch Marner passed Borje Salming atop a franchise list as the Maple Leafs strengthened their grip on first place in the Atlantic Division.

Each morning, we will bring you three key NHL stories. Here, you can stay updated on the latest team wins and losses, trade talk, and player news from around the NHL.