Boston at Pittsburgh

Boston plays its fifth straight road game, off of a 1-0 loss to Pittsburgh. When these teams clash, the home team is 24-6. First-place Pittsburgh is 20-3-2 at home and third in the league in goals netted (3.39), scoring 13 goals the last three games. Veteran Forward Jeff Carter has been a terrific acquisition since they picked him up two weeks ago. The Penguins have had one of the top defenses the last two months allowing 2.33 goals per game, the fourth-best in the NHL since March 6. The Penguins are home for the fifth straight game and are 8-1 against Boston in this building. Play Pittsburgh.