After a maddeningly inconsistent stretch games of a week ago that seemed like it could have seriously damaged their playoff chances, the Pittsburgh Penguins followed it up this week with a rock solid performance that saw them go 3-0-0 (with two really sensational performances against the Montreal Canadiens and Columbus Blue Jackets — the two teams they absolutely had to beat).
That has put them back in a playoff position and dramatically changed the attitude around the team. But we have seen that before this season, where it looks like they have started to turn the corner and get back to where they need to be on a consistent basis only to take another step backwards soon after.