CRANBERRY, Pa. -- The Penguins are losers of six games in a row, dating back to Oct. 22 in Edmonton, and they have secured just one of a possible 12 standings points during that time.
Now, after consecutive blown multi-goal leads against the Bruins and Sabres, and seeing the team's goal differential drop below the breakeven mark, it would be pure human nature to be a bit dejected when you show up for work. If nothing else, the Penguins' current struggles have to be mentally taxing on the players.
After a day off on Thursday, the Penguins were back at the UPMC Lemieux Sports Complex here in Cranberry for practice on Friday.