Despite playing a mostly solid game, the Penguins' defensive issues once again caused them to drop a game against Toronto. Patrick and Hunter begin the show discussing the Penguins' 6-3 loss to the Toronto Maple Leafs. The Penguins played a pretty solid game and were likely the better team throughout, but defensive miscues in the worst moments caused them to head into the break with another loss, making it their ninth loss in 10 games. (0:00) While the loss stings, it wasn't all negative. Rutger McGroarty played maybe his finest game in a Penguins uniform, and the Kid Line continued to put together another very good effort. Justin Brazeau, despite having a goal taken off the board, still put in a solid performance and appears to be on the verge of a breakout. (13:39) Finally, it's Wednesday once again, and that means it's time to hand out our MVP of the week in Warrior Helmet Wednesday! (26:11)

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The Penguins will play their final game before the Christmas break and have a chance to take advantage of a struggling Maple Leafs team. Patrick and Hunter begin the show by taking a look at the Toronto Maple Leafs and trying to answer the million-dollar question about them: What is wrong with them this season? The usual suspects are producing for the Leafs, including William Nylander, John Tavares, and Auston Matthews, but a lack of depth and poor special teams play have been their undoing. (0:00) Then, it's time to put the focus on the Penguins for this matinee game against the Leafs. First and foremost, it's time for Stuart Skinner to have his first moment as a Penguins' goalie. While he doesn't need to steal the game against the Leafs, a solid start would go a long way. The special teams also need to be special against this Leafs power play. (13:30) Finally, with Patrick flying solo, he takes a look at all the milestones ahead for Sidney Crosby after he passed Mario Lemieux as the Penguins' franchise leader in points. (26:09)

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Sidney Crosby scored a goal and an assist to officially pass Mario Lemieux as the Penguins' all-time leader in points! Patrick and Hunter recap Sidney Crosby's two-point first period, giving him sole possession of the top spot as the franchise leader in career points! They talk about the goal, the assist, what Sidney Crosby means to the franchise and the game as a whole, and how that effort helped the Penguins break their eight-game losing skid. (0:00) Then, they recap the weekend split with the Montreal Canadiens, and while Saturday's 4-0 shutout loss wasn't their best effort, it helped set the stage for them to break the losing streak just 24 hours later. They discuss the Penguins FINALLY getting a win in the shootout and what was also one of the more complete games by the Penguins this season. (13:45) To close out the show, they get you ready for the rest of the week as the Penguins will play the Toronto Maple Leafs before the break and then head to Chicago after the break. (27:01)

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