Penguins Sharpen Form with 3-0 Shutout Over Winless Sharks

The Pittsburgh Penguins concluded their California road trip with a strong 3-0 victory over the struggling San Jose Sharks, improving their season record to 4-2. Sidney Crosby and Evgeni Malkin each contributed a goal and an assist, with Malkin reaching 1,355 career points to move into 28th place on the NHL's all-time points list. Anthony Mantha also scored, helping the Penguins secure back-to-back wins, while goaltender Tristan Jarry earned his first shutout of the season. The Sharks, still searching for their first win and now 0-3-2, have struggled with consistency and were recently defeated 6-3 by the Utah Mammoth. Pittsburgh's first-year coach Dan Muse praised his team's attitude and resilience, highlighting their ability to rebound from losses and maintain strong competitive effort. Meanwhile, the Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins, Pittsburgh's AHL affiliate, continued their undefeated streak with a 6-3 comeback win, showcasing depth in the Penguins' organization.