Liveblog: Habs looking to stop losing drift vs. Penguins

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The Canadiens have lost their last six games, while the Penguins have won their last four.

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Erik leijon • Special to Montreal Gazette

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December 14, 2021 • 11 minutes ago • 1 minute read • Join the conversation

Cole Caufield of the Montreal Canadiens stops Marcus Pettersson of the Pittsburgh Penguins during the third period in Montreal on Thursday, Nov. 18, 2021.
Cole Caufield of the Montreal Canadiens stops Marcus Pettersson of the Pittsburgh Penguins during the third period in Montreal on Thursday, Nov. 18, 2021. Photo by John Mahoney /Montreal Gazette

The Montreal Canadiens will look to snap a six-game losing streak when they face the Pittsburgh Penguins on Tuesday at PPG Paints Arena. Disco drop at 7pm (TSN2, RDS, TSN 690 Radio, 98.5 FM)

The Pens aren’t doing the Habs any favors though: Tristan Jarry is expected to start in goal. Jarry is 7-1-1 in his last nine starts. Jake Allen will make his eighth straight outing for the Habs.

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Defender Chris Wideman will miss tonight’s game because his wife is due to give birth. Jeff Petry may return in his place, otherwise Corey Schueneman could make his NHL debut. Jake Evans is questionable.

The Penguins are on a four game winning streak. The Canadiens won their last game against the Pens 6-3 on November 27, avenging a 6-0 loss to Pittsburgh earlier in the season.

Reference-montrealgazette.com

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