Post #62134 - 06/03/2023 10:06:24

Mike Sullivan Says Penguins PK is a Work

PITTSBURGH - Over Christian Fischer Jersey the past few seasons, the Pittsburgh Penguins became notorious for a standout group of penalty killers, usually near the best in the league.Through the first 11 games of the 2022-23 season, however, the Penguins penalty kill has struggled immensely.Its an array of new faces to the group and it may still be early in the season, but a kill percentage of 71.05 is not good enough.Not Kevin Connauton Kids Jersey even close to where theyd like to be as 71.05% is 29th in the NHL.In 11 games, the Penguins have given up 11 power play goals and been a catalyst for opposing teams to take advantage of.Following the lo s to the Boston Bruins, Josh Archibald noted that the PK is still ironing out some flaws and are working to improve as a group.Head coach Mike Sullivan echoed that statement saying the PK is still trying to fully blo som.Its been a work in progre s trying to get guys on the same page, Sullivan said. We got a lot of new people were trying to implement into our kill.Archibald is Marcus Kruger Jersey among those new names on the Penguins penalty Josh Archibald Jersey kill along with Ryan Poheling.Regardle s of how unfamiliar the group is with each other, they have to figure their game out and the rematch with the Seattle Kraken should be a good test.Sullivan noted that the Krakens power play is one of the best in the NHL; they rank fifth with a 27.91 conversion rate.They have one of the best power plays in the league, Sullivan said. Thatll be a big challenge.The Penguins currently ride a six-game losing streak and the improvement of the Jeremy Roenick Kids Jersey PK will have a big hand in returning to the win column and once again becoming a well rounded team.Make sure you for the latest news, exclusive interviews, breakdowns and so much more!Follow Inside the Penguins on Twitter: