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PREVIEW: Old habits roar day before Penguins game 29 vs. Maple Leafs

Evgeni Malkin Pittsburgh Penguins' Evgeni Malkin looks to pass the puck during the first period of an NHL hockey game against the New York Rangers, Friday, Dec. 6, 2024, in New York. (AP Photo/Frank Franklin II) (Frank Franklin II/AP)

PITTSBURGH — This article originally appeared on PGHHockeyNOW.com.

The Pittsburgh Penguins (10-12-4) had won four in a row until an ugly loss Friday against the New York Rangers not only snapped their streak but was a blunt reminder of some terrible habits. The Penguins’ task Saturday will not be easy as they face the talented and surging Toronto Maple Leafs (16-8-3) at PPG Paints Arena.

The puck drops just after 7 p.m.

The Penguins were in the game until the final minutes in their 4-2 loss to New York at Madison Square Garden. The Penguins scored the first goal but yielded the tying goal less than 90 seconds later. The Penguins rallied to tie the game 2-2 after Philip Tomasino scored in the third period, but … wait for it … yielded the game-winning goal less than 90 seconds later.

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