Penguins Update: Nobody Does Dirty Like Hornqvist

POW! BAM! ZLONK! SLAM! BAP!

The noises generated on a typical Patric Hornqvist shift read a lot like those sound goofy effects from the old Batman TV show from the 1960s, don’t they? Whether he’s crashing into the boards, banging into an unsuspecting defenseman, or barging into the crease to harass a rival goalie, contact seems to be the one constant in the Penguin winger’s game. Well, that and non-stop, java-fueled energy.

Put another way? He’s the Tasmanian Devil on skates.

By all standards, Hornqvist’s enjoyed a terrific season. In 69 games, he’s piled up 28 goals—the second highest total of his career—including a team-high 15 on the power play. With a game remaining on the slate, he’s a…