Pittsburgh Penguins: 5 Thoughts From Hockeyville

The Pittsburgh Penguins defeated the Tampa Bay Lightning on Tuesday night in Johnstown, Pa. by a score of 4-2 and despite the star power that was on the ice, this may have been the best highlight.

The broadcast team, as well as both teams involved had a lot of fun with the event but that doesn’t take away from the fact that there was hockey to be played. There were players fighting for their hockey lives as we watch the preseason dwindle down to only two remaining games vs. the Detroit Red Wings and Carolina Hurricanes.

The fact that preseason is coming to an end and the Pittsburgh Penguins will complete their third game in as many nights tonight at Consol Energy Center, expect roster decisions to be made over the next 24-48 hours and cuts to occur in that timeframe. By the time the Pens face Carolina on October 2nd, Pittsburgh should look similar to what Tampa Bay dressed last night, which was essentially their opening night roster.

Last night was a very telling preseason contest considering the competition. The Pens faced the likes of Steven Stamkos, Victor Hedman, Ryan Callahan, Jonathan Drouin and of course, the triplets line. Lets visit five important observations from last night’s contest and really, the preseason as a whole.

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