In the season opener against the Chicago Blackhawks, the Pittsburgh Penguins looked like the same Penguins of last season as they blew a 2-0 lead and lost 4-2. Last season, the Penguins lost so many games due to blowing leads. If the Penguins improve from their last game, they can bounce back and defeat the Washington Capitals.
1. Mike Sullivan
One area the Penguins need to improve is with their coaching staff. Mike Sullivan did not motivate the team, outside of the first line. The team looked flat and simply did not have the same energy as the young and hungry Blackhawks.