Game Notes
QUICK HITS
Erik Karlsson’s 41 points (14G-27A) and Kris Letang’s 33 points (6G-27A) against the Sabres rank first and second, respectively, among active defensemen.
The Penguins enter tomorrow’s game ranked first in the NHL in power-play percentage (32.0%) and fifth in penalty kill success rate (85.3%).
Connor Clifton spent two seasons of his career with Buffalo from 2023-25 where he recorded 34 points (5G-29A) in 152 games. He has five points (2G-3A) in 16 games against his former team.
Pittsburgh’s penalty kill has allowed just three power-play goals against over its last 13 games (33-for-36, 91.7%).
Anthony Mantha has 14 points (5G-9A) in 20 career games against Buffalo. He has four multi-point games against them.
