Game 16 of Remaining 29: Pittsburgh at New York Rangers

Pittsburgh Penguins: 42-21-5 (89 points)

4th in the Eastern Conference

VS.

       New York Rangers: 44-18-7 (95 points)

1st in the Eastern Conference

For the Pittsburgh Penguins, there hasn’t been a bigger game this year. A win will put them within four points of the first place Rangers. A loss will send them back back eight points from the Rangers. Catching the Blue Shirts would probably be an insurmountable task if they lose this one. But let’s remember, this game marks the return of Sidney Crosby. All-star blueliner Kris Letang may also be coming back for this game. If I had known these details, I may have picked this game differently 16 games ago. However, I didn’t. I’m picking the Pens to LOSE in this one, well at least I did back then. I really hope I’m wrong, but all I can do is wait and see.

My final 29 record: 6-9