Pens trouble scoring highlighted in 3-0 loss to the Bruins

The Penguins have struggled to score this season and last night was no exception with them falling 3-0 to the Bruins. The Penguins have improved since firing Johnston going forward. In Sullivan's first two games they've registered 79 shots but only managed to get the puck through once. At those shot rates it won't be long until the Penguins start converting more frequently, it isn't the type of thing you should expect to stay at a low level for long.

The game didn't feel like a Bruins-Pens rivalry game of old, there was something missing. The Penguins started the first with their foot on the pedal with plenty of zone time and offensive battles. Sullivan's system is the complete opposite of Johnston's and it refreshing to see them battling and attempting to the get the puck deep rather than using the perimeter and limiting their shot choices.

The Pens were undone in the first by former Pen Max Talbot. Jimmy Hayes added a second goal in the following period before Spooner ended the game with an empty netter. The Bruins had 29 shots throughout the game to the Penguins 34. Zatkoff played in his first game since the 2-1 loss against Edmonton and looked shaky early on but steadied himself and can't be blamed for the loss.

The Penguins face the Bruins again on Friday in the return game and one thing they could learn from then is how to run a power play. One of Sullivan's main points has been to improve the power play to improve the Penguins scoring opportunities. Boston are keen to move the puck around and pass it off for the best shooting options when possible. This is something that the Penguins should look to employ.

Sullivan will be hoping to get his first win on Friday night and with the system Sullivan employs it should see the forwards contribute more soon.