Mike Sullivan‘s first game was a doozy. Sadly, the score didn’t reflect the Penguins’ rekindled offensive punch, and there were quite a few significant events that transpired that took over the actual game.
The Offense
Prior to the game, Coach Sullivan spoke about establishing an offense, powerplay, and shooting the puck. Against the Capitals, it showed. The Pens sent wave after wave in the attacking zone. If you need proof, Braden Holtby made 44 of 45 saves.
Several of those saves, if Holtby isn’t on his game, allow this to turn into a high scoring affair straight from the Pittsburgh Penguins days of old.