Penguins Game 82, Livanavage NHL Debut; Lines, How to Watch vs. Blues
Key Points:
- The Pittsburgh Penguins (41-24-16) conclude their regular season Tuesday against the St. Louis Blues with a makeshift lineup, featuring prospects and depth players, including NHL debutant defenseman Jake Livanavage.
- Despite being underdogs with +176 odds, the FanDuel NHL research team gives the Penguins a 67.7% chance to win, reflecting their strong recent performance and historical success against the Blues.
- The Penguins have one of the NHL’s highest-scoring offenses this season, ranking third in goals scored (285) and on pace for their highest goals-per-game average in the Sidney Crosby era.
- St. Louis, missing the playoffs, could be active in offseason trades involving key players like Robert Thomas and Colton Parayko, who previously declined a trade to Buffalo.
- Penguins coach Dan Muse announced Stuart Skinner will start in goal Tuesday and is expected to start in the upcoming Stanley Cup Playoffs against the Philadelphia Flyers.