Top 5 Takeaways from the 1st Week of Play for the Pittsburgh Penguins

October 13th, 2014 by Carol Schram Leave a reply »
We're just two games into the 2014-15 NHL season. So far, it looks like the drama that the Pittsburgh Penguins endured through the offseason is leading to positive results.

It's hard not to feel optimistic about a 2-0 record to start the season, 11 goals in those two games and strong play throughout the lineup. 

Coach Mike Johnston appears to have found a way to supercharge an already aggressive Penguins offense, leading to plenty of scoring and a playing style that's great fun for fans to watch.

Of course, no team is ever perfect, and small sample sizes can lead to extreme conclusions. Just as we won't assume that Sidney Crosby's on his way to a 252-point season, neither should we believe that the penalty kills and goaltending won't come back toward normal levels as the year winds on.

From what we've seen so far, here are the top five takeaways from the Pittsburgh Penguins' first two games of the season.

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