In terms of miles, the Pittsburgh Penguins just completed their longest road trip of the season, hopping over the Atlantic to Stockholm, Sweden for a two game set with the Nashville Predators. With three
points in the bank, the Penguins are now in recovery mode to shake off the jet lag from a long flight back. Thankfully, the NHL schedule maker gave them a few days off to get their clocks right before they return to action on Friday at PPG Paints Arena.
Pens Points…
When the Penguins return to action later this week, they will do so with a back-to-back set on home ice against the Minnesota Wild and the Seattle Kraken. These two opponents will provide the Penguins with another big opportunity to keep stacking points with some wins. [Pensburgh]
With the Global Series games now in the rearview and the quarter pole of the season on the horizon, it’s a good time to check the standings. With 19 games played, the Penguins impressive start to the season has them sitting in third place in the Metro division with 24 points. [Pensburgh]
He’s still only 21 years old and has only two NHL game sunder his belt, but it’s hard not to come away impressed but what we have seen from Sergei Murashov thus far. If he continues to develop at this rate, he suddenly fills a major piece of the Penguins rebuild puzzle. [Sports Illustrated]
After blowing a late lead and losing in overtime of the first Global Series game on Friday, the Penguins responded in a big way on Sunday with a dominant shutout victory. Friday’s letdown helped fuel the Penguins to bounce back on Sunday to wrap up their trip with a win. [Sportsnet]
Coming off a major knee injury that forced him to miss most of last season, many still wondered what Anthony Mantha had left to give when the Penguins signed him. Turns out there is still plenty left in the tank who the veteran who is helping on and off the ice. [Trib Live]
NHL News and Notes…
If Jason Robertson hopes to make the United States Olympic roster then more weeks like he just had will go a long to making that happen. With nine points in three games, including six goals, Robertson boosted his Olympic hopes and was named the NHL’s First Star of the Week. [NHL]
Charlie McAvoy was the unlucky recipient of a puck to the face over the weekend and he may be headed for the injured list as a result. He will not play for the Bruins on Monday and whether or not he needs surgery could determine his future status for the team. [NHL]
It’s bleak in Toronto right now as the Maple Leafs early season struggles show no signs of letting up. It’s so bad right now that some are opening opining if the team should just pack it in on the season with not even 20 games played. Dark times north of the border. [Sportsnet]
