The Pittsburgh Penguins visit the Detroit Red Wings tonight in the first game of a home-and-home series. The Pens have three games remaining in the regular season. They can clinch a playoff spot for the 13th consecutive season with a victory tonight. The Red Wings have won seven of their past 10.
The New York Islanders lost to the Toronto Maple Leafs 2-1 last night. Toronto clinched a playoff berth with the win. The Islanders also clinched a playoff spot. They remain two points in front of the Penguins.
Washington fell to Florida 5-3 last night. They have two games remaining and lead Metropolitan Division over the Islanders by three points. The Pens are five back.
Face-off is 7:30pm. Pre-game on WISR is 7pm.