The Pittsburgh Penguins completed their third preseason game on Friday night, winning 4-3 in Columbus. Results don’t really matter but individuals have a lot to prove as they fight for positioning within the organization, and here’s what is buzzing tonight.
Maatta stepping up in the o-zone again
Last game he played, we credited the mindset and aggressiveness of Olli Maatta when he presses in the offensive zone, steps into the play and trusts instincts. He did it a lot early in his career and put up good numbers. He hasn’t done it a lot in recent years and hasn’t looked as sharp.