2014
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class="ui-droppable">The Pittsburgh Penguins kicked off the 2014-15 season with a power play that enjoyed literally unprecedented success.
Check out these numbers from the first four games of the season:
Date Opponent Power-Play Goals Power-Play Opportunities October 9 Anaheim Ducks 1 4 October 11 Toronto Maple Leafs 3 5 October 16 Dallas Stars 2 4 October 18 New York Islanders 2 4 At 8-for-17, Pittsburgh enjoyed a stunning efficiency rating of just over 47 percent—more than double the rate of 23.4 percent that tied them for top spot in the NHL in 2013-14.
Two of the catalysts for the Penguins' early-season success with the man advantage were defenseman Kris Letang and new acquisition Patric Hornqvist. Letang plays ...
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Check out these numbers from the first four games of the season:
Date Opponent Power-Play Goals Power-Play Opportunities October 9 Anaheim Ducks 1 4 October 11 Toronto Maple Leafs 3 5 October 16 Dallas Stars 2 4 October 18 New York Islanders 2 4 At 8-for-17, Pittsburgh enjoyed a stunning efficiency rating of just over 47 percent—more than double the rate of 23.4 percent that tied them for top spot in the NHL in 2013-14.
Two of the catalysts for the Penguins' early-season success with the man advantage were defenseman Kris Letang and new acquisition Patric Hornqvist. Letang plays ...
Read Full Article at Bleacher Report - Pittsburgh Penguins