The Penguins knew they had a heavy schedule coming into the week, and they’ve started it in style, with back-to-back dominant wins, thrashing both the Islanders and the Red Wings.
Paul Steigerwald recaps last night’s rout of Detroit.
Coach Dan Muse appreciates that he has four lines that are capable of scoring goals.
Muse says Anthony Mantha has a rare combination of size and scoring touch, and the proof is in his career high in goals.
Muse says the Penguins maintained the momentum of Monday night’s win over the Islanders.
Evgeni Malkin was back in the lineup after missing four games but Bryan Rust was absent due to a lower body injury. He tested the injury in pregame warmups but was deemed to be unable to play.
The Pens will get the day off today to rest up for tomorrow’s game in Tampa Bay, which will be their third game in four days, part of a stretch of five games in seven days.
The Islanders lost to the Sabres, 4-3, giving the Penguins a three-point lead in the chase for second place in the Metro Division with seven games remaining on the Pens’ schedule.
