The Penguins started hot but turned ice cold in the second period, and it led to their first loss in regulation this season.
Paul Steigerwald has the story of the loss in Edmonton.
An angry coach Mike Sullivan says the Pens were simply outplayed by the Oilers.
Sullivan says when the Penguins take a knockdown blow like they did in the second period, they have to get back up.
The coach says when the Penguins struggle, it’s because they are playing high-risk hockey.
Sidney Crosby says the Pens can’t expect to win unless they play a complete game.
Crosby says despite giving up six goals, goaltender Tristan Jarry was not the problem.
PENGUINS NOTES:
- Forward Jake Guentzel missed his third straight game after being hit in the face with a slap shot last week.
- The 47 shots faced by Tristan Jarry were the second-most he has ever had to deal with.
- After traveling the 183 miles from Edmonton to Calgary, the Pens face the Flames tonight. The airtime is 8 o’clock, faceoff shortly after 9 on 92.5 FM, U92 and the U92 Sportschannel.
NHL
Former Penguin Phil Kessel last night matched the NHL record for most consecutive games played, appearing in his 989th straight game. Kessel now plays for the Vegas Golden Knights and tied Philadelphia defenseman Keith Yandle, whose streak ended last March when he was scratched from the Flyers’ lineup. The Knights play San Jose tonight.
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