This isn't about what happened in Chicago. The Blackhawks could have scored 20 goals against the Penguins in Thursday's stunning blowout at United Center, and it would have merely been represented one game in the standings.
This is about the look on Mike Sullivan's face following last Saturday's loss to the Blue Jackets to close the Penguins' exhibition season.
Preseason games don't matter, but a team's commitment level most certainly does. The look on Sullivan's face following the preseason finale suggested, quite strongly, that the head coach smelled trouble.
Less than one week later, his team has permitted 15 goals in two games.
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