Before the best hockey players in the world collide September 17 in Toronto, Canada for the World Cup of Hockey 2016 – see them live at CONSOL Energy Center!  Pittsburgh is one of three U.S. cities selected to host pre-tournament games.  This unique doubleheader is set for Wednesday, September 14, 2016! 

The marquee matchup will feature rivals Canada and Russia at 7:30 pm, a contest that will pit Penguins stars’ Sidney Crosby of Canada against the Russians’ Evgeni Malkin. Prior to the 7:30 pm game, Team North America, which is comprised of the best players age 23 or under from the United States and Canada including Penguins’ goalie Matt Murray, will take on the Czech Republic at 3:30 pm.