Penguins Show Mettle, Top Bruins 2-1

Just past the seven-minute mark of the third period of our surprise 2-1 triumph over Boston at TD Garden last night, I was focusing on Philip Tomasino as he wheeled through the Bruins’ zone.

I made a mental note at the time of how impressive he looked. The plus skating I’d heard about was very evident, as were his hands and hockey sense. Then the newcomer did something unexpected. Taking a sweet feed from Evgeni Malkin, he drove to the net and scored what proved to be the game-winning goal.

Hard to believe given the kid’s obvious skills it was his first NHL goal since January 31.

Could POHO/GM Kyle Dubas finally have added a real hockey player?

Of equal if not greater import, could we actually have a real hockey team?

To my eye, this was by far our most impressive game of the season. We played the way we need to play in order to be successful. On our toes, for sure. But buttoned-down, patient and opportunistic, too.

A witness to our new-found attention to detail?

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