Pittsburgh Penguins: Top 5 predictions for next season

#3: The Penguins dominate the state of Pennsylvania

If you go all the way back to the beginning, the history books aren’t too kind when it comes to Pens v Flyers. Pittsburgh’s all-time record in this rivalry is 105 wins – 148 loses – 30 ties – 9 OTLs. There was also that horrific stretch around the 1970s and 1980s, if not longer, where the Penguins couldn’t find a win even if they tried. Sadly, that’s not the only bad stretch in history, either.

Looking over the calendar year of 2019 into 2020 and you’ll find that the Pens lost more than they won against the Flyers. The matchup itself hasn’t always been the most confidence driven affair, either making it a must-win for the promised future. Enter the 2020 season and look out for a Penguin’s domination over their hated turnpike rivals.

To no surprise, the schedule isn’t out yet, but we already know that the Penguins and Flyers will face off twice in Pittsburgh and twice in Philly. The distance between the two cities in 6 hours, but after the season is over, they will be separated by much more. The upcoming season will be a banner year for the Pens (more to come), and it will all start by there success from within the division.

Pittsburgh Penguins: Top 5 predictions for next season.

Yes, it may seem bold and even jinxy, but that’s what bold predictions are all about. I predict that the Penguins will take charge not only in the division but within the state showing complete domination in all 4 games. The stars will come out in force for these games setting the tone for the entire 2020/21 campaign and paving the way for a future one-sided affair in this series of games.