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Delay has fast-tracked Penguins' power-play prowess

There’s no shortage of things that make the Penguins power play dynamic.

Sidney Crosby’s smarts and touch around the net. Evgeni Malkin’s shot from the right circle and his play along the half-wall. How Phil Kessel not only shoots the puck but sees the ice. Kris Letang’s athleticism and innate ability to keep the puck in the zone. Patric Hornqvist banging and crashing in front of the net.

Personnel isn’t everything, though. When the Penguins are clicking, their zone entries are often extremely effective, and there’s one in particular that tends to be a competitive advantage for the club: the delayed entry.