Last night, following the Pittsburgh’s big win in Game 2 of the Eastern Conference Final, the NHL Network crew was breaking down the game, and former Penguins player-turned-analyst Ryan Whitney had some kind words for Phil Kessel, including praise for how he is thriving in his third-line role.
“He just kind of took any opportunity that he got. For him he probably said, ‘Listen, I can pick up Carl Hagelin, I can pick up Nick Bonino,’ and last year that run that they went on was incredible.