Pens Points: Quack Attack
Pens Points will help get you ready for tonight’s showdown with the Ducks.
On a six game losing skid and sitting at 3-7-1 on the season, the Pittsburgh Penguins are desperate for a win of any kind at this point and their latest opportunity comes this evening with the Anaheim Ducks in town for their annual visit to the Steel City. Currently, the Penguins sit in last place in the entire Eastern Conference and time for turning the season around is already ticking.
Puck drop is scheduled for 7:00 PM and will be broadcast on Sportsnet Pittsburgh.
Pens Points...
Tuesday night was probably the happiest you will ever see PPG Paints Arena after a Penguins loss as the home crowd showed out to celebrate Marc-Andre Fleury one last time. [Pensburgh]
If being demoted to the AHL was a message sent from Penguins management, then Tristan Jarry replied with a solid, confidence boosting performance in his first start. [Pensburgh]
Rutger McGroarty went sent to the AHL after beginning the season in Pittsburgh. His start in the minors has been slow, but he’s still earning praise for his play and contributions. [Trib Live]
Despite not making the playoffs for a second consecutive season, the value of the Penguins franchise still increased in 2024 to $1.47 billion, 20th among the 32 NHL franchises. [Sportico]
NHL News and Notes...
Connor McDavid will be sidelined 2-3 with an ankle injury, meaning the slow starting Edmonton Oilers will be without its MVP captain as they try to right the ship. [NHL]
To no ones surprise, the major NHL markets are home to the league’s most valuable teams once again with the Toronto Maple Leafs, New York Rangers, and Montreal Canadiens leading the way. [Bleacher Report]