Penguins' Defense Key to Ending Playoff Drought

0:00It's March 16th for the NHL. Let's get into it. Follow and subscribe for more team news every day. The Pittsburgh Penguins picked up three out of six possible points last week from March 9th to 15th. They played all three games on the road without Captain Sydney Crosby due to injury and Evgyny Malkin serving a suspension. That effort kept them competitive in the metropolitan division race. Defensive play slipped a bit, as they allowed 10 goals across those games. Had to come back when in Utah against the mammoth on March 14th, head coach Dan Muse stressed the need for tighter defense and better. Goaltending during this playoff push, Eric Carlson stepped up big on offense. In his last five games, he's logged over 26 minutes per night and racked up seven points, including three multi-point outings. His hot streak has boosted the attack without the top centers. The penguins are tied with the New York Islanders for second in the division, but they hold a game in hand. They've earned points in

1:00four of their last five games overall, and with Malkin back this week in Crosby possibly soon, the timing is key. This week starts with road games against the Colorado Avalanche on Sunday at 7.30 p.m. Eastern in the Carolina Hurricanes on Tuesday at 7 p.m. Eastern before hosting the Winnipeg Jets at 1 p.m. on Friday. Cleaning up defense could end their two-year playoff drought. The daily news now is made possible with support from our sponsor. Lay back, press play, let the pillow do the rest. Sound meets comfort, S-O-L-I-S-O-L-Pillow.com.