Thursday, September 4, 2008

There's No Place Like Home!


NHL.com has an article that talks about how well the Penguins do in games at home in the Mellon Arena. In fact, they're one of the best home teams according to the article (with 57 points earned at home which ranks 1st in the Eastern Conference and 3rd in the NHL).

The article discusses the factors that make the Penguins one of the best teams at home:

  • Even-strength goals margin (+23)
  • Special teams goal-margin (+5)
  • Goals by defensemen (33)
  • Overtime record
  • Times scored first
  • Best 07-08 number
  • Worst 07-08 number
  • Scheduling

To read the entire article, visit NHL.com.

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