Overview

• The Pittsburgh Penguins, currently outside the playoff positions, face the Nashville Predators who have already secured a postseason spot.
• Pittsburgh's recent loss to the Boston Bruins has put their playoff hopes in jeopardy as they trail in the wild-card race.
• Nashville, on a recent winning streak, aims to maintain momentum heading into the playoffs.
• The game features key players like Sidney Crosby for Pittsburgh and Roman Josi for Nashville, both of whom are crucial for their teams' success.
• Injuries and strategic decisions, such as goaltender choices, add complexity to the upcoming high-stakes game.