Penguins host the Oilers after Rakell’s 2-goal game

Edmonton Oilers (25-12-3, in the Pacific Division) vs. Pittsburgh Penguins (17-17-8, in the Metropolitan Division)

Pittsburgh; Thursday, 7 p.m. EST

BOTTOM LINE: The Pittsburgh Penguins host the Edmonton Oilers after Rickard Rakell scored two goals in the Penguins’ 4-3 shootout loss to the Columbus Blue Jackets.

Pittsburgh is 17-17-8 overall and 11-7-3 in home games. The Penguins have a -25 scoring differential, with 127 total goals scored and 152 given up.

Edmonton is 25-12-3 overall and 11-5-2 in road games. The Oilers have a 24-3-2 record when scoring at least three goals.

The teams play Thursday for the second time this season. The Oilers won 4-0 in the previous meeting.

TOP PERFORMERS: Rakell has 20 goals and 14 assists for the Penguins. Michael Bunting has six goals and four assists over the past 10 games.

Connor McDavid has 16 goals and 39 assists for the Oilers. Leon Draisaitl has scored seven goals with seven assists over the past 10 games.

LAST 10 GAMES: Penguins: 4-3-3, averaging 3.1 goals, 5.5 assists, 2.7 penalties and 6.2 penalty minutes while giving up three goals per game.

Oilers: 7-2-1, averaging 3.5 goals, 6.3 assists, 2.7 penalties and 6.2 penalty minutes while giving up 2.4 goals per game.

INJURIES: Penguins: None listed.

Oilers: None listed.

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The Associated Press created this story using technology provided by Data Skrive and data from Sportradar.