Penguins’ team defense lacks consistency, continues to struggle

Generally speaking, the California trip didn’t go as well as it should’ve.

It saw the Penguins drop a dud against one of the league’s worst teams in the Los Angeles Kings (even though they dominated possession) after needing a big comeback to win against a seriously struggling Anaheim club the night before. It also featured a complete meltdown in San Jose where Pittsburgh got completely caved in in its defensive zone, and a game against another struggling team in the Coyotes that needed a power play in overtime to earn the extra point.

And Saturday night, the west coast trip concluded by receiving a 7-3 beating at the hands of the Golden Knights, ultimately giving the Penguins an uninspiring…