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The Penguins fell 6-2 to Vegas last night, extending their road trip losing streak to three games and dropping to 1-5-1 over their last seven contests.
Coach Muse placed responsibility on the team, stating, "It's on us. It's on us together." Crosby also addressed the slump, noting nobody enjoys losing and that the club must fix matters quickly. Rakell has yet to score this season.
The Penguins will return home for Monday night's matchup against Utah, with five of their next six games at home. The club has played seven of its first 10 games on the road.
Elsewhere in the division, the Rangers dropped to 0-1-1 in their last two games after a 1-0 defeat, while Shesterkin's injury concern continues to grow. Washington is dealing with illness throughout the roster, with Dubois sidelined four games and four regulars missing last night. The Hurricanes lead with an .833 points percentage.
Written by the SportsMafia Wire desk in our own words from the original reporting (AI-assisted, checked against the source).