PITTSBURGH - Through the early portion of the season, both special teams units from the Pittsburgh Penguins were failing to find any sort of production.While the power play is still floundering and looking for answers, the penalty kill has come around and been a huge boost for the Penguins.The penalty kill units have not allowed a power play goal in 17 opportunities over seven games. Tom Wilson Kids Jersey That ironically coincides with the season debut of the Penguins best penalty killing forward, Teddy Blueger.I think the coincidences worked out nicely, Blueger said. Weve been on the same page. Pre suring together, making good reads off of each other. It all came together at the right time.It was a slow build for the penalty kill to get where it is today; the Penguins started the year by experimenting with new faces like Ryan Poehling and Josh Archibald, while also trying Kasperi Kapanen and Marcus Petter son.At one point, the Penguins PK was near the Martin Fehervary Women Jersey bottom of the league, but thanks to their impre sive run, they now sit eighth with a 81.43 succe Brett Leason Jersey s rate.Were finally in the rhythm where guys have more chemistry, Blueger said. Playing with each other and getting some more reps.The return of Blueger was a ma sive help for the PK, but its not the only reason theyve been finding succe s.Head coach Mike Sullivan also pointed out that the rest of the group has improved, as well.I think Teddy is a huge influence, without a doubt, Sullivan said. I think the other guys deserve a lot of credit, as well. Its a collective effort out there. I just think theyre doing a great job.Just one standout player isnt enough to have a high flying penalty kill, and while Blueger coming back help, Sullivan is right in Brendan Leipsic Jersey saying its a group effort.Theyve had good detail to their structure, Sullivan said. Then theyre doing the little things. Theyre blocking shots when they have to, theyre competing on rebounds.The new faces in that group arent really new anymore, though, as everyone gets used to their roles and the chemistry continues to be built.Up front Tyler Graovac Women Jersey weve had a few new players, Petter son said. Its a feeling out proce s but we knew we had it in the group.The penalty kill of the Penguins is nearing the top of the league where it normally sits and they are a huge piece of the puzzle in keeping the team above water.Make sure you for the latest news, exclusive interviews, breakdowns and so much more!Follow Inside the Penguins on Twitter:
