Penguins Suffer Sixth Straight Loss, Fall 2-1 to Sharks

The Pittsburgh Penguins continued their struggles, losing 2-1 to the San Jose Sharks, the NHL's worst team, marking their third consecutive defeat. Coach Mike Sullivan criticized his team's lack of effort, especially in the context of their position in the Metropolitan Division. The Penguins have now lost seven of their last nine games, leaving them near the bottom of the Eastern Conference standings. Key player Evgeni Malkin was placed on injured reserve with a week-to-week injury, further complicating the team's already thin roster. Despite a brief tie in the third period thanks to Sidney Crosby's goal, the Penguins allowed Macklin Celebrini to score the decisive goal shortly after. With this loss, the Penguins conclude a challenging road trip and prepare to face off against the Utah Hockey Club next.