"The Pens have points in 12 out of 14 games in the month of January and seem to have recovered from their December slump, which saw them blow many leads. With Steelers football coming to an abrupt end and Pirates spring training weeks away, the fans in Pittsburgh will be turning to the black and gold hockey club. The Pens are in the hunt for the playoffs heading into the All-Star break."
"However, it's been the kids and depth that have shown up this season, with Ben Kindel leading the charge at 22 points. Novak, Brazeau, and Mantha are all above 25 points, with Mantha hitting the 35-point total. Another turning point has been Dan Muse, the head coaching change was a breath of fresh air, as it seems a new voice in the locker room is needed."
The Pittsburgh Penguins sit second in the Metro Division and have collected points in 12 of 14 January games, recovering from a December slump that featured blown leads. Sidney Crosby leads with 57 points and Evgeni Malkin has 40 despite missing time. Younger players and depth have driven offense, with Ben Kindel at 22 points and Novak, Brazeau, and Mantha exceeding 25 points, Mantha reaching 35. Dan Muse's promotion to head coach has energized the locker room. The Penguins own a 15-7-4 road record, including a four-game West Coast sweep. Goaltending changed when Tristan Jarry was traded for Stuart Skinner, and recent additions like Egor Chinakov have bolstered bottom-six scoring while management appears willing to pursue further trades.
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