The Pittsburgh Penguins travel to Buffalo to face the Sabres in a pivotal Eastern Conference matchup at KeyBank Center. Welcome back to NHL Predictions here on Last Word on Hockey!

Ottawa Senators (19-18-3, in the Atlantic Division) vs. Pittsburgh Penguins (18-17-8, in the Metropolitan Division) Pittsburgh; Saturday, 4 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: The Ottawa Senators aim to break a four-game skid with a victory over the Pittsburgh Penguins.

The Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins, the Pittsburgh Penguins’ American Hockey League affiliate, have been playing well this season. With a record of 20-8-3, Wilkes-Barre is only four points out of first place in the Atlantic Division.

The Penguins begin a seven-game road trip with a game on Friday night, Jan. 17, at the KeyBank Center in Buffalo, New York.

A new report coming out of Pittsburgh has signaled a complete fire sale for the Penguins and Leafs GM Brad Treliving should look to acquire a huge defenseman.

Anze Kopitar and the Kings honored firefighters and first responders in the team’s emotional return to Crypto.com Arena. \* Mitch Marner passed Borje Salming atop a franchise list as the Maple Leafs strengthened their grip on first place in the Atlantic Division.

Tampa Bay Lightning (22-15-3, in the Atlantic Division) vs. Pittsburgh Penguins (18-18-8, in the Metropolitan Division) Pittsburgh; Sunday, 5 p.m. EST BETMGM SPORTSBOOK LINE: Lightning -147 ...

BOTTOM LINE: The Pittsburgh Penguins, on a three-game losing streak, take on the Buffalo Sabres. Buffalo has a 9-11-3 record at home and a 17-22-5 record overall. The Sabres have a -13 scoring differential, with 134 total goals scored and 147 allowed.

Ottawa Senators (19-18-3, in the Atlantic Division) vs. Pittsburgh Penguins (18-17-8, in the Metropolitan Division)Pittsburgh; Saturday, 4 p.m.BOTTOM LINE: The Ottawa Senators aim to break a four ...

BOTTOM LINE: The Tampa Bay Lightning will look to stop a four-game road slide when they face the Pittsburgh Penguins. Pittsburgh is 18-18-8 overall and 12-8-3 in home games. The Penguins are 16-4-4 in games they score three or more goals.

Sidney Crosby and Evgeni Malkin scored milestone goals and the Pittsburgh Penguins defeated Los Angeles 5-1 on Monday night, snapping the Kings' nine-game home win streak.

The Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins doubled up the Toronto Marlies, thanks to Ville Koivunen's first AHL hat trick.