Mon Dec 23 23:50:00 UTC 2024: ## Penguins Aim for Holiday Victory Against Flyers in Festive Showdown

**Pittsburgh, PA** – The Pittsburgh Penguins (15-15-5) will face off against the Philadelphia Flyers (15-15-4) tonight at PPG Paints Arena in their final game before the holiday break. Puck drop is scheduled for 7 PM, with doors opening an hour earlier. Fans are encouraged to wear their ugliest holiday sweaters for a chance to win prizes from the Milkshake Factory.

The game will be televised on SportsNet Pittsburgh and ESPN+, and broadcast on 105.9 The X and the Penguins app. The Penguins enter the game riding a seven-game point streak against the Flyers (5-0-2) and are 11-3-3 in their last 17 matchups. They’ve also secured points in their last eight home games against Philadelphia (6-0-2).

Pittsburgh has been on a hot streak recently, posting an 8-3-1 record in their last 12 games. Leading the charge is their top line of Sidney Crosby, Bryan Rust, and Rickard Rakell, who have combined for 18 goals and 45 points during this stretch. Rust, in particular, has been exceptional, recording a team-high 17 points (9G-8A) in those 12 games, tying him for eighth in the NHL since November 27th. His nine goals lead all players during that span.

Crosby is also approaching a significant milestone, needing just three assists to tie Mario Lemieux for most assists in Penguins history. Defenseman Kris Letang has also been a key contributor, leading all NHL defensemen in goals (5) since November 30th.

The Penguins boast a strong historical record against the Flyers, with captain Sidney Crosby holding the NHL record for most goals (55) and points (129) against Philadelphia. Crosby has points in 16 of his last 18 games against the Flyers, and Letang, with 52 career points against Philadelphia, is among the top-performing defensemen against the team historically. Rust and Rakell also have strong individual track records against the Flyers.

With a dominant recent performance and a history of success against their rivals, the Penguins are looking to close out the pre-holiday period with a win against the Flyers in a game sure to be filled with festive cheer and intense competition.

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