The defending champs check in with a 5-4 overall record. Two of their losses have come by identical 5-4 margins. The other two losses have been "ugly." They lost 10-1 at Chicago, on 10/5. More recently, in their last game, the Pens lost 7-1 at Tampa. Off the earlier "ugly" loss, the Pens responded with their best effort, a 4-0 victory over Nashville, the team they beat in the Stanley Cup Finals. Now, the Pens take on Edmonton, in what some are billing as a possible preview of this year's Stanley Cup matchup. Including their victory over the Preds, the Pens are a dominating 34-12 (+20.2) their past 46, after losing their previous game by two or more goals. Don't be surprised when they bounce back with another victory on Tuesday. Consider Pittsburgh