The Pittsburgh Penguins traded Lars Eller after a slow start to the 2024-25 campaign. Pittsburgh appeared as if they were entering a rebuild when they made the trade. Head coach Mike Sullivan was on the hot seat while the Penguins seemed destined for the bottom of the Eastern Conference.
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It’s been one heck of a season for Rickard Rakell, who was added to Sweden’s roster for the 4 Nations Face-Off and is performing well for his country at the tournament. There’s a lot of factors behind it,
Rakell didn't play in Sweden's 4 Nations Face-Off matchup against the United States on Monday. He has accounted for 25 goals, 48 points, 146 shots on net., 66 blocked shots and 93 hits over 56 games with Pittsburgh this season. Rakell should occupy a top-six role and see time on the power play in Saturday's game.
The New York Rangers are coming off their their worst loss of the season, giving up six goals against Buffalo in their first game of the season following the 4