Evgeni Malkin doesn't have a goal or assist in the series against Montreal, but he does have the approval of coach Mike Sullivan.
It's not the same as cheating, but veterans can learn a lot in an empty stadium if they pay attention.
"It's called will and determination. We need to bring that part of our game up."
Matt Murray turned aside 26 of 27 Montreal shots as the Penguins evened their qualifying-round series with a 3-1 victory in Game 2.
"We believe in the group that we have," Mike Sullivan said of the Penguins' lineup after the Game 2 win.
The Pirates suffered their second straight walk-off defeat Monday against the Twins, pushing their losing streak to five games.
Take it from someone who lived in a bubble, NHL and NBA teams preparing for postseason play face unprecedented challenges when play resumes
The Penguins were assessed just two minor penalties during their 3-2 overtime loss in Game 1 against Montreal.
The last time Ben Roethlisberger had thrown a pass at Heinz Field was last September. Nearly a year later, the quarterback was throwing passes there.
The Steelers often considered Darrius Heyward-Bey a coach on the field because of his experience. Now, they have a receivers coach with playing experience.
Mike Sullivan declined to say whether he's contemplating any personnel changes for Game 2 Monday night.
Colin Moran is hitting the ball harder than just about anyone else in baseball after ditching his leg kick.
Steven Brault was perfect in his three innings, but was pulled anyway. That's because there is little wiggle room with piggyback starters.
The number of Steelers players on the reserve/COVID list is now at four after James Washington and Jaylen Samuels were placed on it Sunday.
Veteran players will begin participating in the on-field activities at Heinz Field this week. What's it all going to look like?
NBC announced on Sunday that the Penguins' qualifying round opener against the Canadiens averaged 1.572 million viewers on its network.
The Pirates made several roster moves before their game Sunday, including activating two pitchers and making a trade.