Pens Points: Go West, You Penguins

Charles LeClaire-USA TODAY SportsFor the first time since Christmas, the Penguins have more than just one day off between games as they hop on a plane and head to sunny California to begin a five-game Western Conference road trip. The first game of extended stay out West begins on Friday and features all three California squads before wrapping up with contests against the Coyotes and Golden Knights next weekend.

Keep warm with this Thursday edition of Pens Points...

Tuesday night resulted in a win for the Penguins but it may have come at a cost. Forward Zach Aston-Reese left the game following a fight and now it appears he may be out for an extended period. Aston-Reese has been placed on…