Mike Sullivan Announces Crucial Lineup Decisions and Major Player Updates Ahead of Blues Matchup

The St. Louis Blues (41-28-7) stretched their winning streak to 10 games with a nail-biting 2-1 overtime victory against the Detroit Red Wings on Tuesday. It was also their ninth straight home win, tying a franchise record.

This streak is the second-longest in team history and only the third time the Blues have had 10 or more consecutive wins. They join Winnipeg this season as the only two teams that have had a string of 10+ wins, with the Jets achieving 11.

Now, St. Louis faces the team that was the last team to defeat them, the Pittsburgh Penguins. The Blues fell 5-3 in Pittsburgh on March 13. They now tie Minnesota in points and hold a Wild Card spot, although the Wild have the lead in regulation wins.

The Penguins (30-34-11) recently had a 1-0 overtime win over Ottawa on Sunday to stop a three-game skid. The game-winner was scored by Sidney Crosby, who extended his 10-game points streak (eight goals, seven assists).

Goaltender Tristan Jarry earned his first shutout of the season with a 31-save performance.

Even with Sunday's win, Pittsburgh has not fared well on the road. They've lost three consecutive away games (0-2-1) and have been outscored 17-7. They've lost seven of their previous eight road games and have an 11-20-6 record away from home.

Jarry gets the start in goal again tonight. Evgeni Malkin is on the trip and skated this morning, but his status remains uncertain. Defenseman Pierre-Olivier Joseph and forward Thomas Novak are not traveling, with all of these updates provided by Mike Sullivan.

The Penguins are tied in seventh place in the Metropolitan Division with 71 points through 75 games, as they look to build momentum late in the season.