Senators bring 4-game win streak into matchup with the Predators
The Ottawa Senators will attempt to keep their four-game win streak going when they visit the Nashville Predators3 HOURS AGO•ASSOCIATED PRESS
Crosby to be Canada's 'security blanket' as captain at 4 Nations Face-Off | NHL.comPenguins center’s poise, team-first approach, international success make him ideal leader
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Matt Nieto - Losing playing timeNieto was scratched for the fifth time in nine contests when he sat out Saturday's 3-0 win over the Predators.
ImpactThe Penguins have had Bokondji Imama at left wing on the fourth line over the last two games. Nieto has not been a healthy scratch for more than three contests in a row this season, but he has done little with his time in the lineup. The veteran winger has three points, 24 shots on net, 32 hits and a minus-3 rating over 28 appearances. Nieto's ice time doesn't need to be tracked closely, as his production is too low to help in most fantasy formats.
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Bryan Rust - Sinks empty netterRust scored late in the third period and took two shots on goal in Saturday's 3-0 against the Predators.
ImpactRust capitalized on the empty net with two minutes to go in the contest. The 32-year-old right winger's late tally was his 20th goal of the season and first in the past two weeks. Rust is up to 40 points and 120 shots on goal in 46 appearances this season. While his offensive output has slowed over the past few games, Saturday's tally is an encouraging sign going forward. Playing alongside Crosby and Rickard Rakell on Pittsburgh's top line, the winger is a safe play in fantasy.
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Rickard Rakell - Dishes two assists in winRakell provided two assists and took six shots on net in Saturday's 3-0 win against Nashville.
ImpactRakell's first helper came on a cross-ice feed to Sidney Crosby mid-way through the second period and the latter allowed Bryan Rust to seal the win on Nashville's empty net. The 31-year-old is up to 22 assists, 45 points, and 137 shots on net in 53 games this season. While he hasn't scored a goal since Jan. 17, Rakell has six assists across his past six games. With Evgeni Malkin sidelined (lower body), Rakell should continue to be the second-best forward option for the Penguins in fantasy.
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Sidney Crosby - Multi-point effort in winCrosby netted a goal, made an assist and put four shots on net in Saturday's 3-0 win over the Predators.
ImpactThe Penguins' captain showcased his signature slap shot from one knee to bury the puck past Juuse Saros in the second period. Crosby's helper came on linemate Bryan Rust's empty netter late in the contest. Through 54 appearances this season, the 37-year-old center has 17 goals, 40 assists and 152 shots on goal. With 57 points on the season, he remains in the top 20 across the league. The Penguins have 28 games left on the docket for their regular season and Crosby is just off the pace to hit the 90-point mark, which he has hit in the past two seasons. However, Pittsburgh's superstar has six points in his last four games and has plenty of time to hit the 90-point mark.
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Crosby runs goal streak to 4, Penguins shut out Predators | Pittsburgh PenguinsNedeljkovic makes 25 saves; Nashville loses 4th in row
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