Sunday Standings: Penguins need to 'dig in' to get out of slump

Pittsburgh’s slump has deepened during a road trip that produced three straight losses, and the team is being urged to respond quickly. Coach Dan Muse said after a 6-2 defeat to Vegas that the responsibility is “on us together,” adding that the Penguins must “dig in” and correct structural issues “across the board.” Sidney Crosby echoed the need for fast fixes, saying they have areas to improve but must correct them quickly. The slide is now 1-5-1 over the last seven games, pushing Pittsburgh near the bottom of the standings. The immediate schedule offers a potential reset: after Monday’s game against Utah, five of their next six games are at home, with the season having seven of the first 10 on the road. The article also notes division-wide concerns, including Rangers goaltending questions after Igor Shesterkin’s situation, Washington illness affecting PL Dubois and other players, and other injury or form issues around New Jersey and the Islanders.