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Pittsburgh Star Believes Penguins Can Make Playoffs

Published February 13, 2024 at 7:44 PM
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With every reason to be discouraged with the Penguins recent play and playoff hopes diminishing, Penguins star forward is keeping his head held high and still has faith in the Penguins quest to the playoffs. In a media presser, Malkin spoke about numerous things including his recent play, and belief in this core in Pittsburgh.

Malkin not closing the door on their inconsistent season



«We still have chances,» Malkin said. «Season (is) not over yet. (Thirty-three) games left. If we win most (of those) games, it's a good chance to make playoffs. Now, we focused on every game. We're focused (Wednesday). Two points. Huge game against a great team. Again, we believe (in) this group, we believe we (will) make playoffs. Myself, I believe (in) teammates.

«It's (a) tough season, for sure. We're not happy (with) where we at. But, again, we still have chances. (Thirty-three) games left, (66) points.»



Mike Sullivan even got into the Malkin dialogue of his play in a interesting quote.

«He's still an elite player in this league,» coach Mike Sullivan said. «He still has the ability to drive a lot of offense. We certainly want him to continue that aspect. But he's played a lot of games in this league. He has a lot of experience. It's important that he use that experience to play a more efficient game and make it easier on himself. And a lot of that is just understanding what the scheme is and working collectively with the four other (teammates) on the ice so there's collective effort so that he's not just taking the puck and doing his thing as a one-man band, so to speak.

The Penguins are on a two game losing streak and are 7 points off a playoff spot with 33 games left, it will be a tough task but if there's something this core has faced over their career it is adversity. Huge test and challenge ahead in the Steel City.
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