Pregame | March 9, 2012 | vs. Panthers

Marc-Andre Fleury will be back in net tonight as the Pens take on the Panthers trying to extend their winning streak to eight games.  The Penguins current seven game win streak is the longest active streak in the NHL.

Notes:

If the season ended today:
EAST
4 Penguins (40-21-5) (85 P)
5 Flyers

3 Panthers (31-23-12) (74 P)
6 Devils

Odds of making playoffs:
Penguins: 99.99%
Panthers 77.2%

Most likely playoff matchups:
67.6% chance the Penguins face the Flyers
27% chance the Panthers face the Devils

Games remaining:
Penguins: HOME: 9 AWAY: 7 TOTAL: 16
Panthers: HOME: 8 AWAY: 8 TOTAL: 16

Penguins point streaks:
Jordan Staal 6 games (3 G ,6 A)

Injuries (Games missed)
Sidney Crosby, concussion-like symptoms (39)
Deryk Engelland, lower body (2)
Brent Johnson, undisclosed (8)
Kris Letang, symptoms (4)

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