from Rob Rossi of the Pittsburgh Tribune-Review,

On the ice, with the exception of goalie Marc-Andre Fleury, the Penguins appear to be a hot mess.

Coach Mike Johnston's puck-possession system has become one of dumping, chasing and calling for his future Hall-of-Fame centers to play 200 feet. As if anybody buys tickets (let alone the team) to watch Sidney Crosby and Evgeni Malkin skate deep into the defensive zone every shift....

The Penguins have scored more than two goals once. They could be learning to play tight, low-scoring games that are common come playoff time.

But haven't they played enough of those the last six times they've failed in the playoffs?

These Penguins weren't built to win tight, low-scoring games with Crosby being coached to channel Jonathan Toews. These Penguins are co-owned by Mario Lemieux and captained by Crosby, two all-timers who rate second and fifth, respectively, in points-per-game.

Scoring. It's what the Penguins are supposed to do. It's how the Penguins are supposed to win. But it's become what the Penguins don't do. It's become why the Penguins don't win.

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