Penguins Jump on Kings Early, Roll to 6–1 Victory

Pittsburgh Penguins' Jake Guentzel (59) scores during the first period of the team's NHL hockey game against the Los Angeles Kings in Pittsburgh, on Oct. 20, 2022. Gene J. Puskar/AP Photo

PITTSBURGH—From the day he took over nearly seven years ago, Pittsburgh Penguins coach Mike Sullivan has preached to his gifted offensive players to stop messing around and just shoot the puck.

It appears Sullivan may finally have a group he doesn’t have to tell twice.