Penguins Struggle as Jets Prepare for Predators

The Pittsburgh Penguins continue to struggle with maintaining leads, having lost a two-goal advantage to the Tampa Bay Lightning, which marked their eighth such loss this season. Coach Mike Sullivan expressed his frustration post-game, emphasizing the need for players to 'compete harder' and focus on defense. The Penguins' locker room is visibly frustrated as they grapple with consistency and resilience under pressure. Meanwhile, the Winnipeg Jets are set to face off against the Nashville Predators on their six-game road trip after a 4-1 victory over the Penguins. Winnipeg's backup goaltender Eric Comrie will start, with no expected lineup changes, while Nashville aims to play with increased intensity following internal tensions during practice.