Pensblog:

The Penguins are set to play their final stretch of games without a break in this month as they prepare for a 3 games in 4 nights stretch that starts with a back-to-back today and tomorrow. The Pens have played 11 games and have had 11 days off this month, and only one 2 day break between games so far. A schedule this packed along with the crucial injuries the Pens have suffered should’ve resulted in a .500 record and we all would’ve accepted that as the card we were dealt. Fortunately for us Mike Sullivan doesn’t expect that, and with over 200 man games lost, approaching 100 in this month alone, Sullivan has coached this team to an 8-2-1 March so far and have them in control of their own destiny for finishing 2nd in the Metro. Since their bye week in January the Penguins have lost Kris Letang, Olli Maatta and Trevor Daley to long term injuries, depleting the teams top 6 defenders. Since January 19th, the Penguins are tied for 2nd in the league with a 2.28 GAA. Some people say that Mike Sullivan doesn’t deserve Jack Adam’s consideration because he has Sidney Crosby on his team. Those people also rely solely on +/- to justify good defenders. The job he has been able to do with this team this month has been remarkable and it is being severely overlooked because the playoffs are approaching and winning the division is a reality.