from Dave Molinari of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette,

A quick look at the Penguins’ 6-2 loss to Boston at Consol Energy Center Friday night:...

*** The Penguins are in an 0-3-1 skid and have lost their first three games with Mike Sullivan as coach by a total of 10 goals....

*** The Penguins trail Florida, which holds the final Eastern Conference playoff spot, by five points, which makes their game against Carolina Saturday night something close to a must-win. “I wouldn’t say it’s must-win, but it’s really important that we play the right way and hopefully come out with two points,” Sheary said. “I’ve been part of a losing streak before. One win will get you out of that.”

*** Sullivan, on the challenge confronting his team: “There are a lot of doubters out there right now. I believe we can hold this group together. It’s a long season. There’s a lot of hockey left.”...

*** Crosby, on the Penguins’ ongoing skid through the standings: “We have to find a way to go out and win a hockey game. It doesn’t matter what happens. We have to get two points.”

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Below are the game highlights...