The Penguins took home two points last night with many other encouraging signs of life.
The Penguins hosted West Mifflin native Logan Cooley and the Arizona Coyotes at PPG Paints Arena Tuesday night. In what has been a rarity all season, the Penguins put on something of a clinic, with Jake Guentzel and Jeff Carter scoring two goals each, the team converted on the power play for the first time this century and a lengthy losing streak was snapped. [Recap]
Amongst all the issues the Penguins have faced this season, 5-on-5 play has not been one, but that facet of their game is starting a downward trajectory as well. [Pensburgh]
Stuck in what seems like a never-ending rut, the Penguins continued to adjust their power play combinations in hope of finding anything that will produce a spark to the units. [The Hockey News]
One of the new faces being tried out on the power play is winger Valtteri Puustinen, who was getting a work out on the top unit with the likes of Sidney Crosby and Evgeni Malkin. [The Hockey News]
The signing of Jesse Puljujarvi on a tryout is a complete risk free move by Kyle Dubas and the Penguins but one that could pay off huge dividends if the partnerships succeeds. [The Hockey News]
P.O. Joseph has spent much more time out of the lineup than in this season, but recently recovered from injury, the young defenseman could find himself back on the ice soon. [Trib Live]
For the first time since 2019, the NHL is expecting a significant increase in salary cap for next season. That news will be welcome by just about every team around the league. [Bleacher Report]
Opinions on the proposed four team tournament possibly taking place in 2025 have been mixed at best, but one cannot deny the talent on display would draw many eyes. [NHL]
