DK's Daily Shot of Penguins: It's 1 of 82

I mean, it's still 1 of 82, right?

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[HandsOfSweed]

That felt less like game 1 of 82 and more like game 165 of 246.

[jerryyeager]

They got a lot of work to do. The Rangers came out ready. Well game one only. Lets go Pens! Thank you DK

[ethanmcclelland]

I'm going to be at the game tonight! Hopefully they look better!

[militant_daisies]

Jarry leaves the first shot in. I grabbed my chest from the shock

[Cityofchamps]

"It's just 1 game..." Yeah, and that's what we said at the end of the last 2 seasons, looking at how many wins we were away from making the playoffs.

[glockensig]

Pittsburgh has gone from the "City of Champions" to the " City of Teams That Can't Score"!

[usmcyounggun]

Usually I would think to myself it’s alright, it’s just one game and they will be okay. But last night looked exactly like it did the last couple years and it seems that nothing has changed. After multiple years and nothing changing or getting better it has to be about time for Sullivan to go and for us to get a different head coach in here to turn things around. Sid doesn’t deserve this for the rest of his career. The poor guy is starting a season with a top line of O’Connor and Beauvilier…..that’s not a serious contending hockey team. On any decent hockey team those guys would be third liners…

On top of the coach needing to go, Malkin has to be taken off at least the top power play. It’s been multiple seasons and he is just too much of a liability on the man advantage.

[jamessimon]

Rinsing, washing, repeating for the last 3 seasons

[evilbikerider]

remember last 2 seasons we were out by 1 games points this is the game we needed to win start off strong

[Ikonicre_Moonshield]

I've studied this game and here's my in-depth analysis: "Ouch"

[raymondwroblewski]

It's just the first game, if they play like this 15 to 20 games in then start worrying about them

[justinpavic]

Was at the game, and I truly don’t think Jarry was much at fault here. He wasn’t playing like a Shesterkin or a Vasi or such, but he’s not one of them. The odd man rushes and lack of defensive accountability combined with almost no visible chemistry lost this game.

[geerthermans]

Starting the season with a low point. We're going uphill from here.

[sammmy]

None of the city’s sports teams are serious. Sullivan should have been fired 4 years ago. Nope! They instead made him the most powerful suit in the organization.

[stevevonrex]

Keepin' it real, again! Yes, only game 1. However, disturbing to see, as you point out, the significant offset of prime chances vs goals scored (i.e. quite a few vs 0) seeming to bleed over into this new season. Yes, we faced Igor, but I would dare to say that whoever was in net on the other team last night would've looked like a super star and our team does that far too often- make the other team's goalie look far better than they actually are and we're at risk of it, again, tonight, as you also pointed out. This has aggravated and confused me for years now- what am I missing that is the cause of this? Do they need more shooting/aiming practice? I've seen some shots taken that would argue that's not the case. Are they feeling too much pressure when they take a shot and it's a mental thing? There's a possible J1Q. Safe travels, my friend, and hoping for a better outcome tonight! LGP!

[CodyHJ]

DK, how about these young guys! It’s going to take a while I believe but tonight has been a pleasant surprise. If this game doesn’t make anyone excited for the future I don’t know what does. Do you think the team rallies around certain goaltenders?

[KyleFunk]

#J1Q DK as always, enjoyed the show. It makes my commute to work every weekday morning a little less shitty 😂 I’ll make this clear, I’ve been a total advocate for Sully, I think he’s an incredible coach as does the majority of the hockey world. I’m also not putting a lot of stock into last nights loss, BUT my question is this: If this first quarter of the season yields similar results to last night.. how long is the leash for Sully before they decide to make a change?? What would that final straw be for Dubas, to decide to go in a different direction?

[Paul-fmw]

How was Jarry better then Igor? Did u watch same game?, it's gonna be a long, long season.

[garycorle]

DK you mentioned net front pressure and I agree with you 100 % but we can't expect a soft team to play that style, who have we had other than Hornqvuist in recent times can the pens depend on to get in there and get the job done

[jackoakes]

Quick turn around tonight, Not gonna stress over a game. opening night always lots going on, Rangers are a really good team cup contenders. Opening night jitters are gone get em tonight fellas.

That being said every game matters the last two years are a prime example of it missing playoffs by a game. Shake it and move on in life got a new one tonight let's go