In their first game back following the All-Star break, our Penguins gave a pretty fair account of themselves en route to a crisp 3-0 victory over visiting Winnipeg. In the process providing a blueprint for the way we need to play heading into the homestretch.
We started strong. No crawling out of the starting blocks. We were emotionally engaged. No passengers on the SS Penguins on this night. We paid attention to details. We backchecked with authority. And..drum roll please…we scored on the power play…not once but twice.
The Pens took the lead at 7:16 of the opening period on an absolute gem of a goal by Kris Letang.