For most to the 2024-25 season, the Pittsburgh Penguins have been right near the top of the league in games played. That type of scheduling now results in the Penguins getting a rare April breather with three days off between games this week. It’s also the longest downtime of the Penguins season when you don’t count the Christmas break or the time off for the 4 Nations tournament.
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The future arrived in Pittsburgh this weekend when Rutger McGroarty and Ville Koivunen were in the lineup against the Ottawa Senators. Both young guns impressed, playing in the top six, and should remain in the NHL until the end of the season.