PITTSBURGH -- The Pittsburgh Penguins won the past two Stanley Cup titles as a speed team. Whether they set a trend or are just following one, they are one of many clubs playing that style now.
Their opponent Thursday night at PPG Paints Arena is a little different. The Winnipeg Jets' style includes a pronounced physical element.
"I think there's still a handful of teams in the league that play a heavy game," Pittsburgh coach Mike Sullivan said Wednesday. "I think Winnipeg has a little bit of a hybrid style in that they can skate as well.