Sidney Crosby, the hockey superstar, enters tonight's game with an astonishing 57 points (19G - 38A) in just 49 matchups against the Senators. His recent form is remarkable, as he has points in eight out of his last 10 games against them, amassing 3 goals and 11 assists. This puts him just one point shy of surpassing Jaromir Jagr's record for the most points against the Ottawa Senators in franchise history.

Key Players and Their Performances

Michael Bunting

In his 11 career games against Ottawa, Michael Bunting has been a force, racking up seven points (5G - 2A). His recent performance is particularly notable, with three goals in his last four games. This hot streak showcases his ability to make an impact on the ice.

Bryan Rust

Winger Bryan Rust has played some of the best hockey of his career against the Senators. In 20 career games against them, he has recorded nine goals, 10 assists, and 19 points, with a plus-14 rating. His 0.95 points-per-game average against the Senators is his fourth highest versus any one team. Two of his six career hat tricks have come against the Senators, on December 5, 2016, and March 3, 2020.

Sidney Crosby Continues to Shine

Sidney Crosby enters the game one multi-point performance away from surpassing Steve Yzerman's (477) record for sole possession of seventh place on the NHL's all-time multi-point games list. He notched his second three-assist game of the season on Thursday in Montreal and has points in seven of his last nine games (1G - 9A). Additionally, he is only two points shy of tying Joe Sakic for the eighth-most points (regular season + playoffs) in NHL history.

The Penguins' Power Play

The Penguins' power play has been on a roll recently, connecting 11 times in the team's last 11 games. During this span, their power-play percentage ranks ninth in the league at 29.7% (11/37), and they rank fifth with 11 power-play goals. Ten different Penguins have scored a power-play goal this season, with forward Michael Bunting leading the way. Pittsburgh's power-play percentage overall ranks 12th at 23.1%, but when they score a power-play goal, they have points in 10 of 16 games (7 - 6 - 3).

Michael Bunting's Hot Streak

After a slow start with just one point in his first 12 games, forward Michael Bunting has been red hot. Since his first goal of the season on November 5 against the New York Islanders, he has registered 13 points (7G - 6A) in 18 games. He is on an active four-game point streak (2G - 2A), which is his longest of the season. With a point tomorrow, he would achieve his fifth point streak of five or more games in his career.

Kris Letang's Recent Form

Over the last six games, defenseman Kris Letang ranks second on the Penguins in points with eight (4G - 4A). Since November 30, his eight points rank second among all NHL blueliners. His contributions on the ice have been crucial to the team's success.

Rickard Rakell's Explosive Performance

Forward Rickard Rakell was on fire in Montreal, tying his career high (originally set on January 11, 2015 vs. WPG - 2G - 2A) with four points (2G - 2A) on the evening. He leads the Penguins with 13 goals and has six points (3G - 3A) in his last three games since Team Sweden left him off of their Four Nations Roster. This season, only two Swedish-born players have more goals than Rakell's 13.

The Penguins' Goal Scoring

The Penguins have 20 different skaters with a goal this season after Matt Nieto buried his first of the year on Thursday in Montreal. Since November 27, the Penguins are 6 - 2 - 0 and they rank first in the NHL in goals. Pittsburgh's 20 unique goal scorers this season are tied for the third most in the NHL.