Penguins Postgame: The Pens’ Biggest Problem

The Pittsburgh Penguins have a major flaw. It had existed since the end of the 2022-23 NHL season when their late-season collapse denied them what looked like a sure playoff berth.

The problem has existed and perpetuated itself so that even a fresh team in 2024-25 is still suffering horrible no-show losses like the 7-1 beatdown by the Dallas Stars on Monday at PPG Paints Arena. From the ice level, we tackle the Penguins’ single greatest problem. It goes by many names, but the results–or lack of results–are the same.

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