The Pittsburgh Penguins are undeniably a frustrating team to watch, a sentiment few would contest. To shed light on this frustration, consider their recent performance: after an impressive five-game winning streak, they returned home only to suffer an embarrassing 5-2 loss against the New Jersey Devils.
Notably, the Devils were grappling with their own challenges, coming off a three-game losing streak and missing key forwards Timo Meier, Nico Hischier, and Jack Hughes. This issue with the Penguins isn’t an anomaly; it’s a concerning pattern. Losing games that should be within their grasp is simply unacceptable.
The Pens Lost Too Many Winnable Games
Examining our past games, there are several matchups where the Penguins clearly should have come out on top, considering the roster matchups.