The Pittsburgh Penguins will face the Columbus Blue Jackets in the first round of the Stanley Cup Playoffs.
Before playoffs begin on April 12, the Penguins are looking to secure home-ice advantage in the first round. The Pens lead the Blue Jackets by three points in the Metropolitan Division standings. Each team has three games remaining.
The Penguins begin their final three-game road trip tonight in New Jersey against the Devils.
Pittsburgh will visit Toronto on Saturday and the Rangers on Sunday to close out the year.
As announced Wednesday, the Pens will be without Kris Letang for the rest of the season because of a herniated disc in his neck.
Pre-game is at 6 p.m. tonight on U92.5 FM and U92.5 Sports Channel .
