Nobody enjoys losing, but throughout the course of an NHL season, it is something that is going to happen. That being said, while the Penguins may not be happy with their 2-3 record on their road trip, it is still something that they should be satisfied with. This was one of the toughest stretches they will have all year, and it was very possible that the 2-3 record could have been a little worse.
But, they were able to get the victory in Arizona, and ultimately avoided any severe damage in the Metropolitan standings, which are uniquely close right now.