Pittsburgh Penguins (9-5-3, in the Metropolitan Division) vs. Nashville Predators (5-9-4, in the Central Division)

Friday, 2 p.m. EST

BOTTOM LINE: The Nashville Predators host the Pittsburgh Penguins after Matthew Wood’s hat trick against the New York Rangers in the Predators’ 6-3 loss.

Nashville has a 5-9-4 record overall and a 4-5-2 record in home games. The Predators are eighth in NHL play with 70 total penalties (averaging 3.9 per game).

Pittsburgh is 5-3-2 on the road and 9-5-3 overall. The Penguins have a 1-3-0 record in games decided by a goal.

Friday’s game is the first time these teams match up this season.

TOP PERFORMERS: Filip Forsberg has scored seven goals with seven assists for the Predators. Michael Bunting has two goals and five assists over the past 10 games.

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