Pittsburgh at Columbus

The Penguins have won seven straight games. They have also won nine out of 10, but the margins have gotten thinner, as their last two wins required shootouts to get it done. The Blue Jackets have been a tough out at home all season long, and have dominated the Eastern Conference with an 11-2 mark. The Penguins have struggled when their opponent is off a game scoring two goals or less, as they are just 4-11 in their last 15. The opposite is true of the Blue Jackets as they have been 12-4 after scoring two goals or less. This has been a home-dominated series with the visitor not being able to break through as the home team has won the last five in this series. I look for that to continue tonight. The Blue Jackets get this one.