This article originally appeared on PGHHockeyNOW.
Their exasperation was cast aside for energy. The desperation for a win was immediately obvious. Yet the Pittsburgh Penguins’ (14-11-9) effort was counterbalanced by mistakes, and despite good performances throughout the lineup, they were still beaten by the Montreal Canadiens, 4-0 at Bell Centre Saturday.
The Penguins are winless in eight games, going back to their improbable and controversial 4-3 victory over the Tampa Bay Lightning on Dec. 4. Saturday’s defeat was yet another gutwrenching loss for a team that has lost games in every conceivable way, and some inconceivable ways, during the current streak.
Before the game, coach Dan Muse juggled the lines and defensive pairings. He achieved a spirited effort, but far from clean.
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