Penguins’ first half review: Best performances, most surprising players

Photo by Joe Sargent/NHLI via Getty ImagesNow that the Pittsburgh Penguins are officially into the second half of the 2019-20 season, we want to take a look back at the best, worst, and most surprising performances and players from the first half of the season.

Overall, the Penguins have exceeded not only most of their preseason expectations so far, but especially when you consider the fact they lead the league in man-games lost due to injury. It is a testament to the team general manager Jim Rutherford and the front office has built, and the job Mike Sullivan has done as head coach.

Now, on to the individual performances.

When they have been healthy a strong argument can be made for Sidney…