Both teams will be looking to end losing runs when the St. Louis Blues (26-28-4) play host to the Pittsburgh Penguins (27-21-9) at Enterprise Center on Saturday. Pittsburgh is coming off a high-scoring 7-2 loss against the Oilers on Thursday, their fourth defeat in a row.
The Penguins took advantage of their power play opportunities, scoring once on four shots, while also conceding two power play goals. Kris Letang scored the only goals, finding the net twice for the Penguins.
Tristan Jarry started in the loss and saved only 23 of 29 shots against (.793%).St. Louis dropped their fourth in a row, falling 3-2 (OT) to the Canucks on Thursday. Tyler Tucker and Alexey Toropchenko each scored once for the Blues. Jordan Binnington saved 38 of 41 shots (.926%) in the loss.
HEAD TO HEAD
The Penguins won the first meeting between the teams this season, a 6-2 victory in December, their fourth straight win against St. Louis. Bryan Rust led Pittsburgh with four points (1G 3A). Colton Parayko led St. Louis with two points (0G 2A). Jarry got the win, saving 26 of 28 shots (.928%).
FACING OFF
Pittsburgh is averaging 3.18 goals per game for the season, 16th in the NHL, and they are taking on a Blues team that is allowing 3.64 goals a game (29th). Meanwhile, St. Louis has found the net 3.02 times a game on average, 21st in the league, and the Penguins are allowing opponents to score 3.23 goals per game (20th).
Pittsburgh averages more shots (33.4) than most teams in the league, ranking fifth, though the team’s 9.6% shooting percentage is 21st. St. Louis’ average of 28.9 attempts ranks 28th.
The Penguins’ 21.61% power play percentage ranks 14th in the league, while the Blues are 17th with a conversion rate of 20.71%. When it comes to defending power plays, Pittsburgh has the league’s 15th-ranked PK% at 79.78%, while St. Louis is 23rd at 75.86%.
TOP PERFORMERS:
With 69 points this season, Sidney Crosby is the top skater for the Penguins. He has 25 goals and 44 assists in 57 games. In the net, Jarry (16-6-5) is Pittsburgh’s top goaltender by goals against average. He has a 2.67 GAA and a .920% save percentage.
Jordan Kyrou leads the Blues in scoring with 54 points. He has 25 goals and 29 assists. Binnington (21-20-3) is the top goalie for St. Louis with a goals against average of 3.29. He has a save percentage of .893%.
HOME AND AWAY
Pittsburgh is 12-12-5 away from PPG Paints Arena this season. St. Louis is 13-13-3 at home this season.
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