Pittsburgh Penguins' Comeback Hopes Ride on Muse

0:00On April 23rd, Pittsburgh Penguins are staring down to three games to nothing deficit against the Philadelphia Flyers in the first round of the Eastern conference playoffs. First year head coach Dan Muse pulled off a miracle just getting them there after three straight misses, finishing second in the Metro Division with 98 points. But now they got to become only the 15 ever to claw back from this hole after getting outscored 11-4 in the first three losses. Muse brings serious playoff chops as an assistant with the Rangers and Predators, plus NCAA titles at Yale and Junior League wins. He shocked everyone by blending vets like 38-year-old Sydney Crosby and 39-year-old Evgeny Malkin with young blood jumping. 18 points from last season. Folks had them rebuilding, but he turned heads as a Top Jack Adams contender. Players and peers are hyping his steady vibe. Sydney Crosby says Muse keeps it real on tweaks without panic, earning respect from stars like Chris Lattang and Rookies alike.

1:01Former boss Peter Laviolette, who coached Muse and Nashville in New York, calls him a winner who develops talent and fits perfect for Pittsburgh's mix. The squad took Thursday off, but Muse and staff grinded prep for Game 4 Saturday at APM, Eastern Time and Philly. He's narrowing the focus just when one game Friday practice and lock in. Muse leans on those battle-tested lessons from deep playoff runs and junior golds to spark the comeback, keeping expectations external noise at bay as they fight for history. From your team, powered by AI, this is NHL News Today. I'm Corey with The Story.