PITTSBURGH — The Penguins have officially missed the playoffs for the first time since 2006.
On Wednesday night, the New York Islanders beat the Montreal Canadiens, 4-2, which eliminated the Penguins from Stanley Cup contention. The Penguins relinquished control of their postseason hopes with Tuesday’s stunning loss to Chicago.
That defeat perfectly summed up this wasted season. After catching a break when the Islanders lost on Monday, the Penguins blew their big opportunity by giving up two quick goals in the third period to fall to another inferior opponent.