COLUMBUS, Ohio -- For the first time in 17 years, the Penguins won't be participating in the Stanley Cup playoffs.
The Penguins have one more game to play Thursday night in Columbus, Ohio before the offseason begins. They had a scarcely attended optional morning skate at the Blue Jackets' Nationwide Arena on Thursday morning, with five players taking advantage of one last opportunity for a light skate this season.
Mike Sullivan met with reporters afterward to discuss what went into the team missing the playoffs for the first time under him as head coach.