While the Pittsburgh Penguins as a team have little to play for down the stretch as they remain out of playoff contention, individual players and their successes will remain part of the storyline as the season concludes. That includes forward Philip Tomasino, who needs to make the most of this opportunity as he tries to parlay his performance into what could be a larger contract. [PensBurgh]
Injured forward Tommy Novak skated for the first time on Thursday since suffering an undisclosed injury on March 9. [Trib Live]
What was once a strong suit for the Penguins in a sturdy penalty kill has turned into a mess over the last 10-15 games.