Will the Pittsburgh Penguins Glide Past the Los Angeles Kings at PPG Paints Arena?

As the Pittsburgh Penguins prepare to host the Los Angeles Kings at PPG Paints Arena, fans are eager to see if their team can continue their recent performance trends. The upcoming clash on home ice promises to be a spectacle of skill and strategy, with both teams looking to secure a win.

The Penguins have shown resilience in their past games, displaying a strong offensive presence. In their last game against Ottawa Senators, despite an overtime loss with a scoreline of 4-5, they managed an impressive shooting percentage of 12 percent and won 59 percent of faceoffs. Their powerplay opportunities were plentiful with seven chances but only capitalized once. The defensive aspect saw them blocking 11 shots while giving away ten turnovers.

In another recent game against Carolina Hurricanes, the Penguins secured a shootout victory after tying in regular play and overtime with one goal each. They demonstrated discipline by only taking two penalties throughout the game and showed efficiency in special teams by not conceding any powerplay goals.

Against Minnesota Wild, Pittsburgh's offense was on full display as they netted four goals from thirty shots for a shooting percentage of 13 percent. Their powerplay unit excelled with two goals from five opportunities, showcasing their ability to capitalize on man-advantage situations.

The statistics suggest that while the Penguins have been strong offensively, there is room for improvement defensively as they've allowed several goals across these matches. However, playing at PPG Paints Arena where they've had recent success could provide them with an additional boost.

Fans can expect an exciting matchup as both teams take to the ice on February 18th at 6:00 PM Eastern Time (ET). The game will be broadcasted nationally on ESPN+ and locally on SportsNet PT channel 659 for those watching from home or BSW channel 692 for away supporters.