Dallas extend Penguins losing streak to four
The Penguins losing streak was kept going thanks to a spirited performance by the Dallas Stars. The Penguins came into this game having scored 1 goal in three games and little changed here. The Penguins didn't really threaten the Dallas net at times and it was a surprise that it wasn't a bigger win for the Stars.
The first period was terrible for Pittsburgh and possibly the worst period under Johnston in terms of performances. The Penguins were dominated in the first period by a dominant early defensive performance from the Dallas Stars which saw the Penguins restricted to seven shots, five of which came in the last 3:12 minutes. The most disappointing part of the first period was the abhorrent power-play which saw a total of 0 shots. Inexcusable.
The second period was where the Stars made their previous efforts count with two quick goals early in the second period 1:23 apart. The first goal resulted from some poor defensive pressure on the forward, Brett Ritchie, who was able to effortlessly skate into the goalies kitchen sink. The Penguins managed to threaten more on Even Strength in the second with three times as many shots in the first.
However, the only goal for the Penguins came on the power-play from Kris Letang off a sweet Crosby pass. That was the only goal the Penguins would score in the game despite dominating the Stars in the final frame 15-4 in shots. The Penguins scoring on even strength was again missing and it has been a recurring theme recently. The only bright point was that Crosby picked up a point to take him to second and 72 points. One behind Ovechkin in 1st.
The Penguins play Arizona next and that is a game they should be winning. Lets go Pens!
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