Tough Loss To New York Islanders Snaps Multiple Pittsburgh Penguins' Streaks

The Pittsburgh Penguins returned to action following their Christmas break and it was arguably their worst performance of the year.

Mike Sullivan seemed to think that at least as the Penguins took a 5-1 loss to the New York Islanders in the first half of a back-to-back.

While back-to-back situations are never easy, this game was particularly bad and saw the end of multiple beneficial streaks.

The first streak to end may have occurred because of the lack of chances, but that’ll happen against a team like the Islanders.

For the first time in 10 games, the Penguins failed to convert on a power play opportunity.

While the Penguins only had one chance in the game, it wasn’t their best effort; the group sustained a little pressure, but only managed a single shot on net.

The Penguins streak of 10-consecutive games with a power play goal was tied for the longest in the NHL for the 2022-23 season and the franchise’s longest since a 12-game run in 2013.

The recent stretch did enough to pull the Penguins power play from the depths of the league to the top half of the NHL.

During the Christmas break, the Penguins power play held a 23.21% good for 13^th in the NHL and finally above the league average of 22.47%.

The other streak that came to an end on Long Island was the recent run of success from goalie Tristan Jarry.

Heading into the game against the Islanders, Jarry was carrying a streak of 14 consecutive games earning a standings point.

In his last 14 games, Jarry hit a record of 11-0-3; that run came to an end, just shy of earning the franchise record.

Tough Loss To New York Islanders Snaps Multiple Pittsburgh Penguins’ Streaks

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