Columbus at Pittsburgh

Pittsburgh needs to win this game to ensure a third-place finish in the Metropolitan Division while Columbus has been out of the playoff picture for some time. Plus, the Penguins want to head into the postseason on a better note after losing their last two games to Philadelphia and Edmonton. Casey DeSmith is expected in net for Pittsburgh as starter Tristan Jarry is dealing with a foot injury. DeSmith is 10-6-2-3 with a 2.78 goals-against average. Elvis Merzlikins has a 3.23 GAA for Columbus, which has lost five of its last seven games and is locked into sixth place in the Metropolitan Division. The Penguins are 9-2 in their last 11 games when playing on two days of rest and 34-16 overall as favorites. The Blue Jackets are 4-22 in the last 26 meetings at Pittsburgh, and they are 20-41 following a win. Go with the Penguins for a Max Play.