Penguins take on the Canadiens after overtime victory

Montreal Canadiens (4-6-1, in the Atlantic Division) vs. Pittsburgh Penguins (4-7-1, in the Metropolitan Division)

Pittsburgh; Saturday, 7 p.m. EDT

BOTTOM LINE: The Montreal Canadiens visit the Pittsburgh Penguins after the Penguins took down the Anaheim Ducks 2-1 in overtime.

Pittsburgh is 4-7-1 overall and 2-3-0 at home. The Penguins have a -13 scoring differential, with 35 total goals scored and 48 given up.

Montreal has a 4-6-1 record overall and a 1-2-1 record in road games. The Canadiens have committed 52 total penalties (4.7 per game) to rank fifth in NHL play.

The matchup Saturday is the second time these teams meet this season. The Penguins won 6-3 in the previous meeting. Sidney Crosby led the Penguins with two goals.

INJURIES: Penguins: None listed.

Canadiens: None listed.

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