It’s well-known around the world of sports that great defense yields great results on the other end, and in Game 4 of this Penguins vs. Flyers matchup, Pittsburgh’s focus on the defensive side of the game was on full display for the entire 60 minutes of play. Mike Sullivan mentioned in his post-game media conference that the Penguins are at their hardest to play against whenever defense is at the fore-front of the team’s mindset. With a 5-0 victory as evidence, the man isn’t kidding.
Pittsburgh is always touted for how highly skilled at shooting, passing, and puck-handling it is, but what often flies under the radar is its ability to shut down opposing teams with its two-way play.