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Banged-up Penguins Down Devils

I’ve never seen one up close. But I’d imagine the injury bug is a mean-lookin’ critter. Kind of a cross between an army ant, a dragonfly and a wasp. With large, layered wings, compound eyes and huge, pincer-like mandibles. Perfect for putting the bite on unsuspecting hockey teams.

It’s sure done a number on our Penguins of late. To the tune of 72 man-games lost over the past month, not counting Pascal Dupuis (retired but still on the payroll).

Putting it in perspective? Metro Division rival Columbus has lost 92 man games all season, excluding retiree David Clarkson.