Defending leads has become daunting for the Penguins

December 15, 2025 by Pittsburgh Tribune-Review

San Jose Sharks forward Macklin Celebrini (No. 71) celebrates with defenseman John Klingberg after an overtime goal against Penguins goaltender Arturs Silovs as forward Sidney Crosby skates away during a game at PPG Paints Arena on Saturday. The Sharks won, 6-5. (Chaz Palla | TribLive)

With the benefit of 17 years in the NHL, Erik Karlsson has seen more bad stretches over his career than Reed Richards.