Bob Pompiani

And they also know that they're getting pressure from behind from the Montreal Canadiens and the Boston Bruins.

So I think this is going to be a tough assignment for the Penguins tonight.

Coming off two really impressive games, games they had to win and did win.

And not only did they win, they won them convincingly.

And I think that's what I take away from this, the way it's gone.

They're operating with a lot of confidence right now, sitting at 92 points most likely.

They'll open up at home now, it looks like, against one of these teams.

And Islanders, Blue Jackets, they're one of those teams.

It could be the opposition.

It could also be the Flyers.

It could be the Washington Capitals.

So I don't necessarily think...

At this point, we really know what it's going to be other than it's going to be potentially a home.

How important is that to you, Austin, when you look at hockey series?

Because typically, if you're a better team, you tend to win these things.

It doesn't matter if you're away or home.

We've seen a lot of upsets from the 8 and 7 seeds.

But if you're home in the Penguins in a division matchup against either Columbus, Islanders, or Philly or Washington, how big is that home, do you think?

It says good things, I think, about the Penguins, that they can go on the road regardless and still do well.

And I think going into the playoffs, even if you have home ice, you've got to win some games on the road, and they'll be faced with doing that.