Try as they may, and despite winning 12 of their last 14 games, the Penguins remain stuck in fourth place in the Metropolitan Division.
Here’s some stats since December 1st, sorted by points acquired:
- Rangers, 25 (12-6-1, .658 points%)
- Penguins, 24 (12-3-0, .800 points%)
- Hurricanes, 21 (10-3-1, .750 points%)
- Capitals, 18 (7-4-4, .600 points%)
- Islanders, 16 (6-3-4, .615 points%)
- Flyers, 13 (5-9-3, .382 points%)
- Blue Jackets, 11 (5-10-1, .344 points%)
- Devils, 11 (5-11-1, .