Preview: Penguins, Bruins Meet in Key Eastern Conference Matchup BOSTON (Interstat) — The Pittsburgh Penguins and Boston Bruins, two teams jockeying for playoff position, will face off Tuesday night at TD Garden in a pivotal late-season Eastern Conference clash. The Bruins (33-26-0) enter as the home team with a slight edge in the standings over the visiting Penguins (31-28-0). Both clubs are looking to build momentum for the final stretch, with Pittsburgh arriving fresh off a decisive 5-0 shutout of the Vegas Golden Knights on Sunday. Boston seeks to rebound after a 3-1 road loss to the Philadelphia Flyers on Saturday. A player to watch for Pittsburgh is forward Justin Brazeau, who is coming off a strong performance against Vegas with a goal and an assist. In his last six games, Brazeau has recorded two goals, two assists, and 10 shots on net, providing valuable secondary scoring. For Boston, defenseman Hampus Lindholm remains a key catalyst from the blue line. He logged an assist and five shots in the loss to Philadelphia and has three assists in his last three appearances, driving offense from the back end. The season series currently favors Boston, which earned a 1-0 victory over Pittsburgh on Jan. 11 at TD Garden. Tuesday’s contest will be the second of three meetings between the teams this month, setting the stage for a quick rematch in Pittsburgh on Sunday. The Penguins have shown offensive firepower recently, averaging 4.2 goals per game over their last five contests. Beyond Brazeau, wingers Yegor Chinakhov and Bryan Rust were also productive in the win over Vegas. Boston has been inconsistent, alternating wins and losses over its past several games. The Bruins will rely on a defense anchored by Lindholm and Charles McAvoy, who scored their lone goal in Philadelphia, to contain Pittsburgh’s attack. Following Tuesday’s game, both teams face a compact schedule. Pittsburgh hosts Buffalo on Thursday, while Boston travels to Nashville. Puck drop is scheduled for 7 p.m. EDT. The game will be televised regionally on NESN in Boston and SportsNet Pittsburgh.