As well as the Pittsburgh Penguins have played of late

CHICAGO — http://www.jetsshoppro.com/authentic-patrik-laine-jersey , they have been anything but perfect.But still, the wins have come as Pittsburgh has tallied a 6-2-2 record in their past 10 games. As they prepare to face the slumping Chicago Blackhawks on Wednesday, however, the Penguins’ latest victory may have provided more than just points in the standings.Despite again being less than flawless on Monday in a 2-1 victory over the New York Islanders, the Penguins will carry some momentum into Wednesday’s road test.Article continues below ...“I think it should be a boost of confidence for us,” Penguins coach Mike Sullivan told reporters after Monday’s victory, according to the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette. “You look at this core group of players, they’re a battle-tested group. They’ve been in a lot of high-stake games. They’ve been in a lot of close games on this stage.“But I think sometimes when you win games like this, especially the way the early part of the season has gone for us, I think it’s evidence that if we play the game a certain way, we can have success. And it’s evidence that we have to play the game a certain way, with a commitment level that’s high, from everybody on the bench in order to win.”Pittsburgh struggled in several facets of the game Monday against the Islanders, which forced Sullivan to make some in-game adjustments. The Penguins won for just the third time in 23 games when they scored three or fewer goals. Although there are concerns moving forward — both from Sullivan and his players — the fact the Penguins are finding ways to win has made some of the shortcomings a bit more tolerable.Still, Sullivan’s team knows it needs to clean things up as they focus on the bigger picture.“We just have to be patient and make sure we don’t beat ourselves Brian Gibbons Jersey Womens ,” Penguins captain Sidney Crosby said, according to the Post-Gazette.The Blackhawks enter Wednesday’s game on short rest after suffering a 6-3 loss to the Winnipeg Jets on Tuesday. Chicago, which has now fallen behind in 11 straight games, has lost eight straight games and have won only four games since Oct. 25.In their latest setback, the Blackhawks allowed three first-period goals as the Jets barraged Chicago goalie Cam Ward with 15 shots in the opening 20 minutes. The Blackhawks played without forward Artem Anisimov, who did not travel with the team to Winnipeg after he entered the NHL’s concussion protocol Sunday night.According to the Chicago Tribune, Blackhawks coach Jeremy Colliton did not speculate how long Anisimov, who has tallied 15 points this season, could be out.Chicago has struggled throughout the season in its all-around game but its penalty-killing unit surrendered three goals in Tuesday’s loss, which added to the Blackhawks, who will turn around and play Wednesday before hosting the Jets again on Friday as they look to finally snap their extended losing streak.The first period, which Blackhawks forward Patrick Kane characterized as “embarrassing,” served as a reminder that one way or another, Chicago can’t keep putting itself in a hole as it has of late.Colliton told reporters that the habit that has become a trend that has to change if the Blackhawks have any chance of reversing course.“When bad stuff happens to us, we tend to stop playing for a little bit Jaroslav Halak Jersey Womens ,” Colliton said, according to The Athletic. “And then the hole gets a little deeper.” NEW YORK (AP) — Even Henrik Lundqvist was impressed with his company.Lundqvist passed Jacques Plante for seventh on NHL goaltender wins list with his 438th victory, and the New York Rangers beat the Florida Panthers 4-2 on Saturday night for their fifth consecutive home win.“To look at that list there are some really good goalies who played a huge part in the history of the game,” said Lundqvist, who had 39 saves. “It means a lot to me but as a goalie it also means you’ve been part of some really good teams.”Chris Kreider had a goal and two assists for New York, which has won three of four overall. Vladislav Namestnikov, Brendan Smith and Filip Chytil also scored.Namestnikov gave the Rangers a 3-2 lead with his second of the season 2:37 into the middle period. The goal was disputed by the Panthers, but officials ruled the puck crossed the line behind Panthers goaltender Roberto Luongo.“That controversial call, obviously, I think that affected the game,” Florida coach Bob Boughner said. “Confused, I still don’t understand. I think it should have been 2-2 going into the third.”Kreider helped put it away with a power-play score 7:49 into the third. Lundqvist picked up an assist on Kreider’s team-leading 11th goal.The 36-year-old Lundqvist is 7-6-2 this season. The stylish Swede is the only goaltender in league history with 20 wins in 13 straight seasons.“He did what he has been doing all year for us,” Rangers coach David Quinn said. “He’s an elite goaltender.”Mike Hoffman had a goal and an assist for Florida, which dropped to 1-2 on a six-game trip. Aaron Ekblad also scored, and Luongo made 20 saves.The 39-year-old Luongo is the only active goaltender with more wins than Lundqvist with 475. But he placed much of the blame for the loss on himself.“Obviously I’m not happy with the first couple of goals I let in Steven Kampfer Jersey Womens ,” he said. “I have to be better than that. It’s on me to bail them out when there’s mistakes made but that’s how hockey goes.”The Rangers bounced back nicely after a 7-5 loss to the Islanders in Brooklyn on Thursday, defeating the Panthers for the second time this season. New York started its current home winning streak with a 5-2 victory against Florida on Oct. 23.Since the start of the 2013-14 season, the Rangers are 12-2-3 against the Panthers. Lundqvist is 18-5-2 against Florida since November 2009.Chytil opened the scoring at 3:03 of the first with his third goal in three games. The 19-year-old forward went without a goal in his first 17 games this season.“I’m focused on every shift, this is my game,” said Chytil, who played on a line centered by Kevin Hayes with Krieder on left wing. “I feel great out there.”Hoffman tied it with a laser shot past Lundqvist at 4:40, extending his team-record point streak to 15 games. Hoffman has eight goals and nine assists during his streak.Ekblad then put the Panthers in front at 10:11 with a one-timer past Lundqvist for his third goal of the season.New York tied it 11:49 into the first when Smith, a healthy scratch by Quinn the previous three games, scored his second of the season. The defenseman found space between Luongo and his right post.“I was fortunate to put that one past Luongo,” Smith said. “It was a good thing to get that one. We got timely goals.”NOTES: Rangers F Ryan Strome, who was acquired Friday in a trade with Edmonton for Ryan Spooner, made his New York debut on a line with Jimmy Vesey and Brett Howden. … The Rangers meet the Panthers in Florida on Dec. 8 to complete the season series. … The Rangers scratched D Brady Skjei for the first time this season. Mats Zuccarello was sidelined by a groin injury. … Panthers D Keith Yandle extended his consecutive games streak to 732, seventh-best all-time.UP NEXTRangers: Host Dallas Stars on Monday.Panthers: Visit Ottawa Senators on Monday.