Penguins' Evgeni Malkin (71) fights for a loose puck during their game against the Montreal Canadiens at PPG Paints Arena on Tuesday, Dec. 10, 2019. (Nate Smallwood | Tribune-Review)

The Penguins' Jake Guentzel (59) crashes into the boards after scoring a goal during their game against the Ottawa Senators at PPG Paints Arena on Monday, Dec. 30, 2019. (Nate Smallwood | Tribune-Review)

The Penguins' Sam Lafferty (37) moves the puck up ice during their game against the Canadiens during their game at PPG Paints Arena on Tuesday, Dec. 10, 2019. (Nate Smallwood | Tribune-Review)

The Penguins' Kris Letang (58) reacts after Nashville scores a goal during their game at PPG Paints Arena on Saturday, Dec. 28, 2019. (Nate Smallwood | Tribune-Review)

The Penguins' Patric Hornqvist (72) moves the puck against Nashville during their game at PPG Paints Arena on Saturday, Dec. 28, 2019. (Nate Smallwood | Tribune-Review)

The Penguins' Jake Guentzel (59) scores during their game against Nashville at PPG Paints Arena on Saturday, Dec. 28, 2019. (Nate Smallwood | Tribune-Review)

The Penguins' Evgeni Malkin (71) passes the puck while being checked by Nashville's Austin Watson (51)during their game at PPG Paints Arena on Saturday, Dec. 28, 2019. (Nate Smallwood | Tribune-Review)

The Penguins' Evgeni Malkin (71) tussles with Ottawa Senators' J.C. Beaudin (64) during their game at PPG Paints Arena on Monday, Dec. 30, 2019. (Nate Smallwood | Tribune-Review)

Penguins' Jake Guentzel (59) celebrates after scoring the opening goal in their game against the Montreal Canadiens at PPG Paints Arena on Tuesday, Dec. 10, 2019. (Nate Smallwood | Tribune-Review)

Penguins' Evgeni Malkin (71) moves the puck during their game against the Montreal Canadiens at PPG Paints Arena on Tuesday, Dec. 10, 2019. (Nate Smallwood | Tribune-Review)