Grit. Merriam-Webster defines it as firmness of mind or spirit; unyielding courage in the face of hardship or danger. Noted psychologists such as Angela Duckworth of the University of Pennsylvania have devoted entire fields of study to grit while explaining its importance in achieving our goals.
It’s a trait our present Penguins possess in spades.
Forced to play without cornerstone skaters Sidney Crosby, Brian Dumoulin, Justin Schultz and…until recently…Patric Hornqvist, our Pens have not only survived but thrived to the tune of a sparkling 10-2 record in December.