Pittsburgh Penguins Peak of the Week (Milestones)

The Pittsburgh Penguins begin their Post All-Star Game Schedule, on the road, for 3 of their next 4 games.  Are the Penguins, Rested, Recovered and Ready or are they Run-Down and Reluctant?

Pittsburgh Penguins vs …This Week

Feb 08.22 @ Boston

Feb 10.22 @ Ottawa

Feb 13.22 @ New Jersey

Key Injuries: Pittsburgh Penguins

Malkin-F Feb06.22 IR Covid

Heinen-F Jan29.22 DTD Upper Body

Blueger-F Jan22.22 IR Jaw

Zucker -FJan19.22 IR Core Muscle

Domingue-G Jan19.22 ID Lower Body

O’Connor-F Jan16.22 IR Upper Body

Penguins Potential Peak of the Week (Milestones)

Crosby #87 – He is 2 goals shy of 500 career NHL goals.

Crosby scored his 500th Goal vs the Flyers on Feb15.2022 (Video was posted after this article ran)

Rodrigues #9 – This year, he has already scored the most Points of his career with 32 (was 29).  As well, #9 has scored the most Goals of his career with 15 (was 9).  He has 17 Assists already this year, which is only 4 away from the most Assists in his career, which is 20.

Kapanen #42 – One goal shy of hitting 10.  This would be his fourth consecutive double digit goal output of his career.

Marino #6 -D– He has 16 Assists already this year, which is only 5 away from the most Assists in his career, which is 20.

Jarry #35 -G- He has 23 Wins already this year, which is only 3 away from the most Wins in his career, which is 25.

Pens Quick View on the Penguins

Offense

Pittsburgh was lighting the lamp during their most recent 6-game winning streak, in which they averaged 4.5 Goals per game.  During this 4-game losing skid, the Pens are averaging 2.25 Goals per game.

Defense

Pittsburgh is holding down the fort, in general.  During their most recent 6-game winning streak, they let in an average of 2.5 Goals per game.  During this 4-game losing skid, the Pens are letting in an average of 3.25 Goals per game.  The D are getting burned by the long stretch pass.  Have you noticed the opposition is getting behind them of late?

Special Teams

Power Play: Pittsburgh is getting better all the time.

Penalty Kill: Pittsburgh is still amazing and has been amazing all season.

Faceoff Win%: Pittsburgh wins at least 50%+ of the faceoffs on many nights.

My View from the Cheap Seats

This is a tough week for the penguins.  They are currently in a 4-game skid and coming out of the All-Star Break.  Well rested I am sure, but ready to do battle, I am not.

I predicted, in my article, “The Penguins vs the Eastern Conference – Part 2 – Pens Picks”, that they would lose to Boston, then go on a winning streak, beating Ottawa, New Jersey and Philadelphia.

In my humble opinion, comparing and analyzing the data in My Scouting Report, I still feel the same way.

Quote of the Day

“Every Champion was once a contender that refused to give up”

Rocky Balboa – Champion Boxer (Movie-Rocky)