Here are your Pen Points for this Monday morning…
The Pittsburgh Penguins closed out the weekend on Sunday afternoon with another matchup against the Boston Bruins. The Penguins found themselves down 3-0 by the time the second period rolled around, but these Penguins dug deep, led by Anthony Mantha and Egor Chinakhov, and rallied, forcing overtime and coming away with two huge points in a victory. (To summarize)
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Sunday’s game also saw the debut of new Penguins acquisition Elmer Soderblom after trading him from the Detroit Red Wings at the trade deadline. The 6-foot-8 winger spent just over 10 minutes on the ice, three shots and two hits. Coaches say they are excited about his long-term potential as he adjusts to the new system and new opportunities in Pittsburgh. (Penguins)
News and updates from around the NHL…
Sunday’s game between the Buffalo Sabers and longtime contenders the Tampa Bay Lightning could have been the game of the season. The game saw a total of 100 penalty minutes, five fights, 15 combined goals and a post-match scrum for good measure. Hopefully we’ll have a seven-game series next month. (TSN)
It appears Connor Bedard is taking another step in his rise to the top of the Chicago Blackhawks franchise after being drafted first overall in the 2023 draft. Bedard is taking on a larger leadership role for the team, officially being named an alternate captain for the remainder of the season, and should help guide the team’s young roster on and off the ice as the franchise continues its rebuild. (NHL)
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Troy Murray, longtime Chicago Blackhawks forward turned broadcaster, has died. He was 63 years old. (Associated Press via ESPN)
Colorado Avalanche captain Gabriel Landeskog is listed as week-to-week due to a lower-body injury. (TSN)
