Pittsburgh Penguins: Three Questions to Ask Before 2018

PITTSBURGH, PA - MAY 25: The Pittsburgh Penguins celebrate after Chris Kunitz
PITTSBURGH, PA - MAY 25: The Pittsburgh Penguins celebrate after Chris Kunitz
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LAS VEGAS, NV – DECEMBER 14: The Penguins celebrate after scoring their only goal during the game between the Vegas Golden Knights and the Pittsburgh Penguins on December 14, 2017 at T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Jeff Speer/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images)
LAS VEGAS, NV – DECEMBER 14: The Penguins celebrate after scoring their only goal during the game between the Vegas Golden Knights and the Pittsburgh Penguins on December 14, 2017 at T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Jeff Speer/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images)

Is the even strength play of the Penguins good enough?

No.

The even strength play of the Pittsburgh Penguins has not been good enough to keep up with the rest of the league. The Penguins so far have relied heavily on the power play to generate a lot of goals. The offensive play of the Penguins defenseman is causing too many turnovers and odd man rushes.

The reason the Penguins have been losing so many games is the lack of defensive play. Too many player are skating through the defense getting easy access to Murray.

The goal total for the Penguins as well. The Penguins have not been able to score even strength, which is the most important part of the game.