Penguins’ Unseen Struggles: What Their Recent Stretch Could Mean for the Future
But, in this case, it’s not just about the blown leads. It’s about how they are happening.
Despite winning only one of their last five games, the Penguins have been the better team on the ice for a large fraction of that time. They will dominate large stretches of games only to end up on the wrong side of the scoresheet. And the reason they’re losing these leads is because they have loosened up in their own zone.
Let’s be clear: This string of games is not because of a lack of effort. It seems like the Penguins just ran out of gas during the third period against the Kings, and – for most games – they’re largely controlling play. But defensive lapses here and there – as has been the case dating back a few years for the Penguins – are costing them dearly.
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