Pens Points: Away On An Island
The Penguins began a three-game road trip on the Island.
Here are your Pens Points for this Wednesday morning...
The Penguins traveled to Long Island to battle the New York Islanders on Tuesday night. Get the full recap here. [Recap]
It’s a question that’s plagued the Pittsburgh Penguins for a few seasons now: Can any depth players step up offensively to help complement the top line? Or support the team offensively in any consistent fashion? [PensBurgh]
News and notes from around the NHL...
Utah Hockey Club fans have warmly embraced their brand-new franchise, but can the excitement last beyond the first season or two? [The Guardian]
Thirty-nine-year-old Alexander Ovechkin has seven goals and 14 points in 11 games this season. His impressive if somewhat unexpected play has propelled the Washington Capitals to an early 8-3-0 record as of this writing. [NBC Sports/AP]
The NHL’s collective bargaining agreement expires after next season, and players are reportedly seeking big changes to the next iteration of the CBA. [Sports Illustrated]
The EA Sports NHL 25 video game now features likenesses for the head coaches of all 32 NHL teams, as well as historical data for each coach and their statistical histories. [ESPN]