Pittsburgh Penguins

Penguins Game 15, Storm Warning; Lines, Notes

Patient Penguins finally beat Carolina; Crosby winner Pittsburgh Penguins' Sidney Crosby is announced as the No. 1 star of the game after the team's 2-1 shootout win over the Carolina Hurricanes in an NHL hockey game in Pittsburgh, Thursday, Dec. 21, 2023. (AP Photo/Gene J. Puskar) (Gene J. Puskar)

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The Pittsburgh Penguins (5-7-2) have blown a two-goal lead four times in the last eight games. They escaped with a point in a shootout loss on Tuesday, but that was against the decimated New York Islanders. The Penguins will not have a battered opponent on Thursday when they face the Carolina Hurricanes (9-2-0) at PNC Arena.

The Penguins have a three-game points streak (2-0-1), but the blown lead Tuesday stung and re-opened questions about the team’s ability to defend or remain engaged.

“We have to play better,” coach Mike Sullivan said angrily.

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