Nashville fell to 3-3-3 after a deflating 6-0 loss to the Bruins on Thursday. Head Coach Andrew Brunette called the team's effort in the game the worst of the season. The mid-week miscue marked the Predators' worst loss in nearly two years.

The Nashville Predators take on the Pittsburgh Penguins at PPG Paints Arena on Oct. 24 (6 p.m. CT, The Spot Nashville 28). Follow for live updates.

PITTSBURGH - Phil Kessel scored twice and the surging Pittsburgh Penguins moved within striking distance of a 10th straight playoff berth with a 5-2 win

Nashville wraps up its road trip seeking offense following a 6-0 defeat in Boston, while Pittsburgh builds on a 4-0 shutout of Florida sparked by two Nicholas Robertson goals.

Evgeni Malkin will miss Saturday's game against Nashville because of an illness. Avery Hayes gets his first NHL opportunity of the season after a strong start in the AHL.

Sidney Crosby tied Ray Bourque for the most assists with one franchise, setting up Rickard Rakell's equalizer with 1:06 remaining in regulation to spark Pittsburgh's comeback.

Roman Josi #59 of the Nashville Predators and Danton Heinen #43 of the Pittsburgh Penguins battle for the loose puck at PPG PAINTS Arena on February 1

The Pittsburgh Penguins and Nashville Predators face off on Saturday at PPG Paints Arena in Pittsburgh, and the sportsbooks fancy the home team (-141) over

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