Update on former Penguins currently in the playoffs

Photo by Christopher Mast/NHLI via Getty ImagesThe Penguins have long been pushed to the side with their seasons over, but some of their former players are thriving or struggling in the crucible known as the NHL playoffs. Let’s check in on them.

Colorado Avalanche

Former Penguins: Evan Rodrigues, Jack Johnson

Rodrigues has had a successful go out in Colorado this season, and with Gabriel Landeskog not playing at all and Valeri Nichushkin now unavailable— Rodrigues is probably a bit more of an important player in the lineup than the Avs might have anticipated. It’s paid off with five points (1G+4A) in the six games. Jack Johnson has returned for the last two games, averaged about 14 minutes and…