Forward Rickard Rakell - who missed Monday's game for family reasons - has rejoined the team and is expected to be back in the lineup against Anaheim. Rakell leads the Penguins in goals this season with 23 and figures to slot right back alongside Sidney Crosby and Bryan Rust.
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The Pittsburgh Penguins (20-21-8) again have a chance to get back to hockey .500, but more importantly, stack wins on a pivotal seven-game road trip. Thus far, the Penguins are 2-1-0 in the first three games and inching back into the continually mediocre middle of the Eastern Conference playoff race.
The Ducks will get back to work tonight in search of a bounce-back win, hosting the Pittsburgh Penguins at Honda Center. PUCK DROP: 7 P.M. | WATCH: VICTORY+ / FOX PLUS (KCOP-13) | AUDIO: DUCKS STREAM
When the Pittsburgh Penguins meet the Anaheim Ducks at Honda Center on Thursday (starting at 10:00 PM ET), Rickard Rakell and Ryan Strome will be two of the top players to watch. Buy tickets for this matchup at StubHub!
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Many of the Penguins think the spark Nedeljkovic provides on and off the ice might be just what they need to make a postseason push.
When the Anaheim Ducks meet the Pittsburgh Penguins at Honda Center on Thursday (the puck drops at 10:00 PM ET), Ryan Strome and Rickard Rakell should be among the top players to watch. Looking for NHL tickets? Head to StubHub today and see your team live.
The Penguins vs. Ducks matchup drops the puck at 10:00 p.m. ET on Thursday night. With the Penguins listed as moneyline favorites and the total sitting at 6 goals, what’s the best bet tonight in Anaheim?
The Pittsburgh Penguins (20-21-8) again have a chance to get back to hockey .500, but more importantly, stack wins on a pivotal seven-game road trip.
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