Penguins Prepare for Important Stretch of Games

Despite a seven game losing streak, it’s safe to say the team was relatively successful, hitting an 11-8-3 record and in a tie for third in the Metropolitan Division.

It was a tough trek, but now the Penguins are being dealt a new hand.

They kicked off a five-game home stand with 11 of the next 15 games coming at PPG Paints Arena.

Head coach Mike Sullivan spoke on the importance of being a tough team to play against at home.

“I think it’s important for us to establish ourselves as a stingy team at home,” Sullivan said.

More than just a lot of home cooking, the Penguins are about to see a lot of rivals as six of their next 15 games come against teams in the Metro.

That starts right away in a battle against the Carolina Hurricanes, the team the Penguins are tied with in points.

More back-to-back are on the docket; the Penguins still have nine sets remaining on the year and four of them in the next 15 games.

It’ll be important for the Penguins to play a solid game despite which half of a back-to-back it may be.

So far, they are 1-4-1 in second half situations and the Toronto Maple Leafs took full advantage of that in their last meeting.

The Maple Leafs came to Pittsburgh and put up a 4-1 win over the gassed Penguins.

It’s going to be important for the Penguins to rebound agains the Hurricane and build momentum into an equally vital run.