Pens Points: Nashville Hot Streakin’

The Penguins win a wild one in the Music City.

Here are your Pens Points for this Friday morning...

Thursday night’s game against the Nashville Predators had plenty of fireworks and back-and-forth action. Ultimately, Bryan Rust’s OT goal gave the Penguins a 5-4 win and two more points as they continued their hot streak. [Recap]

Before last night’s win, the Penguins, yes our Pittsburgh Penguins, were 7-2-1 over their past 10 games, and while they remain a rather flawed team, it appears the Eastern Conference is open for the taking. How long can the Penguins sustain this kind of play, and what do they do if they continue? [PensBurgh]

Wheeling Nailers coach Derek Army knows what winning looks like for the ECHL club, considering he was integral in helping the team to reach the ECHL’s Kelly Cup final in 2016. The Nailers are 17-3-1-0, good for first place in the North Division, largely due to Army’s coaching and culture. [Trib Live]

News and notes from around the NHL...

Kaapo Kakko, the 23-year-old former No. 2 overall pick by the New York Rangers, is looking forward to a fresh start with Seattle Kraken after being traded to the PNW this week. [Sportsnet]

The Boston Bruins placed forward Tyler Johnson on unconditional waivers Thursday to terminate his contract. [Sportsnet]

Edmonton Oilers superstar Leon Draisaitl etched his name into the history books on Thursday night. He became the fifth-fastest European to record 900 points during Edmonton’s 3-2 overtime win. [Sportsnet]