It was Rivalry Night at the Garden last night (or at least NBCSN DESPERATELY wants you to believe it was), but the real rivalry wasn't between the Bruins and the Penguins: it was a battle between the Penguins and...the Penguins.
Fresh off of a coaching change and boasting two of the best hockey players in the world, the Penguins were listless, lifeless and mostly disinterested. The Bruins were able to take advantage, with the bottom-6 providing the firepower and Tuukka Rask playing well, and emerged with a solid 3-0 win.
Some thoughts from last night's game:
- The Penguins are a mess.