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Pregame analysis and predictions of the Pittsburgh Penguins vs. Buffalo Sabres NHL game to be played on January 17, 2025 on ESPN.

The Pittsburgh Penguins (18-20-8) tanked their recent five-game homestand, winning only once. The resulting fallout was a drop in the standings behind six teams for a playoff spot, and general manager Kyle Dubas waived starting goalie Tristan Jarry.

Pittsburgh Penguins forward Evgeni Malkin had his home broken into and burglarized over the weekend and his three Stanley Cup championship rings are missing. The Penguins say they're working with local police as well as team security officials and that Malkin has requested his privacy during what the team called an ongoing investigation.

Pittsburgh Penguins star Evgeni Malkin's home was burglarized on the same day the Penguins hosted the Ottawa Senators.

NHL star Evgeni Malkin, who has helped the Pittsburgh Penguins win three Stanley Cup titles, had his championship rings recovered inside his home after reporting them missing.