Can the Penguins Glide Past the Kraken at Climate Pledge Arena?

As the Pittsburgh Penguins prepare to face off against the Seattle Kraken at Climate Pledge Arena, fans are eager to see if their team can continue its recent trend of resilience on foreign ice. The upcoming game, scheduled for March 1st, will be a test of both teams' current form and strategies.

The Penguins have shown a mixed bag of results in their last few outings. A narrow defeat against the Los Angeles Kings saw them lose 2-1 despite a strong goaltending performance that boasted a save percentage rounding to one hundred percent. However, they bounced back with an impressive 4-1 victory over the Chicago Blackhawks where their shorthanded strength came into play, scoring one goal while down a man and securing sixty-four percent faceoff wins.

Unfortunately, this momentum was halted in their most recent game against the Florida Panthers where they fell 5-2. Despite this loss, there were positives to take away; notably, they maintained an even strength throughout and had a shooting percentage of seven percent.

Analyzing these past performances suggests that while Pittsburgh has had its ups and downs, there's potential for them to capitalize on special teams play and goaltending which has remained consistently strong. Their ability to win faceoffs could also be crucial in controlling the game's pace against Seattle.

Seattle's home advantage at Climate Pledge Arena cannot be overlooked either. The venue is known for its energetic crowd support which could provide an extra boost for the Kraken. However, it’s up to Pittsburgh’s players to maintain focus amidst this atmosphere and execute their game plan effectively.

Fans can catch all the action on ESPN+, ROOT Sports NW channel 687 or SportsNet PT channel 659 as these two teams clash in what promises to be an exciting match-up filled with strategic plays and intense competition.

Remember: March 1st is when we'll see if Pittsburgh can harness their strengths and overcome any obstacles presented by both opponent and venue alike – don't miss it!