Very little has gone right for the Pittsburgh Penguins through 18 games this season, but one of the most glaring issues has been the special teams play. What was a strength of the team last season that helped propel them…
The Pittsburgh Penguins suffered a 5-2 defeat to the Anaheim Ducks on Sunday, dropping their season record to 6-10-2. Anaheim scored multiple power-play goals during the contest, continuing a trend of ongoing special-teams struggles that have heavily impacted Pittsburgh's early-season performance.
Robbie Naugle and Pensburgh argue that the Penguins' special teams have transitioned from a former strength into a primary liability burying them near the bottom of the standings. Pittsburgh previously earned a 5-2 victory over the Los Angeles Kings before falling to Anaheim during their California road trip.
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