Guentzel says the Penguins are aware that teams try to get them off their game by playing physical, sometimes borderline dirty hockey.
The Penguins’ Evgeni Malkin was called for roughing in the second period last night and now is in sole possession of second place on the Pens’ all-time penalty minutes list. Malkin’s 984 career penalty minutes pass Troy Loney, but he still has a ways to go before he reaches the all-time record of 1,048, set by Kevin Stevens.
The Penguins got a little help in the standings, as the Sabres beat the islanders for the second straight game, 4-3 in a shootout. The Devils got by the Bruins, 4-3 in overtime. The Bruins and Islanders each earn a point, placing Boston four in back of the Penguins and the Islanders five back. The Penguins lead the Capitals by two points in the NHL East. Washington was idle. Both the Caps and Bruins have two games in hand on the Penguins.