Pens Points is here to get you ready as the Penguins prepare for a showdown with the Flames.
It’s the second game of the Pittsburgh Penguins four game Western Canada road swing tonight in Alberta, taking on the Calgary Flames. After a rough outing on Sunday afternoon in Winnipeg, the Penguins will be looking to get back in the win column and avoid their first three-game losing streak of the season.
It will be a late night for Penguins fans in Pittsburgh, with puck drop scheduled for 9:30 PM EST. Sportsnet Pittsburgh will have coverage of the game.
Pens Points…
For once, the Penguins offense is finishing chances, putting them near the top of the NHL in goals expected. Unfortunately, the defense is not holding up its end of the bargain. [Pensburgh]
It’s been a mixed bag for the Penguins through seven games, with certain things working well while other parts of the team have struggled early in the season. [Pensburgh]
It will be a celebration of Pittsburgh at PPG Paints Arena on November 2nd when the Penguins welcome the Montreal Canadiens to town for “Pittsburgh Night.” [Penguins]
Sunday provided no clarity to the Penguins goaltending situation, just more questions with Tristan Jarry being a healthy scratch with Nedeljkovic and Blomqvist in uniform. [The Athletic $$]
If you’re a data driven individual hoping to use your expertise in the sports world, the Penguins R&D Department may have just the opportunity for you. [Penguins]
NHL News and Notes…
Weekly “Star of the Week” honors were announced by the NHL on Monday with Florida Panthers forward Sam Reinhart leading the way after a nine point week. [NHL]
In a brutal blow to the New York Islanders, forward Anthony Duclair suffered a long term leg injury over the weekend but the team is hopeful Duclair can return this season. [Sportsnet]
Instead of mandating visors at the NHL-level, it was mandates at the lower levels that have seen the number of visorless players in the league dwindle to just four remaining. [The Hockey News]