Happy opening week, hockey fans. After the grind of the preseason, the Pittsburgh Penguins will begin their quest for their third Stanley Cup in four years. And while the Penguins’ season doesn’t commence until Thursday, we know the NHL doesn’t wait for anyone. So here we go...
Here are your Pens Points for this Monday morning...
The age of speed and skill has taken over the National Hockey League. The Penguins know this, so they will be relying on speed and positioning, rather than size. [Trib Live]
A unique stat that may be of interest to some: the Penguins finished the preseason without taking one fighting major.