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Penguins Playbook

Penguins Playbook: New Twist on an Old Faceoff Play

Mike Colligan | April 14, 2015

Pittsburgh had to adjust their faceoff plays after the departure of James Neal.

Categories Pittsburgh Penguins

Penguins Playbook: Breaking Down the Breakout

Mike Colligan | April 13, 2015

The NHL had Mike Johnston figured out within six weeks.

Categories Pittsburgh Penguins

How Jussi Jokinen Transformed the NHL Breakout

Mike Colligan | May 12, 2014

Dan Bylsma says Jussi Jokinen is one of the smartest hockey players he has ever been around.

Categories Pittsburgh Penguins

Penguins Add 1-3-1 Forecheck to Gameplan

Mike Colligan | September 25, 2013

One of the biggest criticisms of Pittsburgh coach Dan Bylsma has been his inability to adapt.

Categories Pittsburgh Penguins

Penguins-Bruins: A Tale of Two Halves

Mike Colligan | June 3, 2013

The Penguins spent very little time in their end early in the game because they made good decisions and put Boston back on their heels.

Categories Boston Bruins, Pittsburgh Penguins

Penguins-Bruins Preview: Systems Breakdown

Mike Colligan | May 31, 2013

The Bruins are predictable, but efficient. They execute as a five-man unit with timing and precision.

Categories Boston Bruins, Pittsburgh Penguins

How Does the Penguins Penalty Kill Work?

Mike Colligan | May 10, 2013

“Penalty kill, power play, guys are doing a lot of different things that lead to success on this team,” Jarome Iginla said of the Pittsburgh Penguins.

Categories Pittsburgh Penguins

How the Penguins Fixed Their Defensive System

Mike Colligan | April 30, 2013

How is sluggish defenseman Douglas Murray surviving in the Penguins up-tempo system?

Categories Pittsburgh Penguins

POP is the Key to Penguins’ Success

Mike Colligan | March 14, 2013

What if the Penguins’ secret isn’t how well they score, but how well they miss?

Categories Pittsburgh Penguins

Penguins Playbook: Breaking Down the Crosby Powerplay

Mike Colligan | March 24, 2012

The Penguins’ powerplay has only scored on 15% of their chances since Crosby’s return, but they finally have players in the right positions and under the right mindset.

Categories Pittsburgh Penguins

James Neal Faceoff Play Is Tormenting Opponents

Mike Colligan | March 1, 2012

The Penguins have dozens of faceoff plays designed to take advantage of individual player abilities and manipulate defenders. With the addition of a pure sniper in James Neal, Malkin’s line has suddenly become as dangerous off the draw as they are on a three-man rush up ice.

Categories Pittsburgh Penguins

The Evolution of Evgeni Malkin

Mike Colligan | December 22, 2011

Malkin’s injury gave him a new perspective on the game he used to show up and offensively dominate at will. He committed himself to a grueling offseason conditioning program and has matured as a teammate within the demands of Bylsma’s system.

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