PITTSBURGH (93.7 The Fan) – When announced by PPG Paints announcer Ryan Mill, there was a perfect intonation of excitement and relief as he announced Jake Guentzel scored the Pens first power play goal in a month.
It happened on an Arizona penalty in the first minute of the game, the Pens were able to share the puck. An early shot from the blue line by defenseman Erik Karlsson was knocked aside and the rebound stayed in Pens possession. Valtteri Puustinen to Sidney Crosby, who danced with the puck behind the net for a second and he found Guentzel, left-side, and his one-timer feet from the net beat goalie Connor Ingram stick side. A power play goal.
The first power play goal since November 11. The first in 37 opportunities and first in 14 games.
On Monday, head coach Mike Sullivan said as they worked on the power play every day and he thought there would be a point soon where the power play would be a catalyst for this team. A first step in the first period on Tuesday.