Pittsburgh Penguins' Jason Zucker praised by Elliotte Friedman - “Every time something good happens, he is around”

Jason Zucker of the Pittsburgh Penguins has been receiving high praise from analysts and commentators alike, including the respected hockey insider Elliotte Friedman. In a recent broadcast, Friedman spoke highly of Zucker, noting his ability to score big goals and make important plays when the team needs them most.

While the Penguins have struggled to play consistent playoff-style hockey this season, Zucker has been a bright spot for the team. With his speed and skill, he has shown that he can be relied upon to make an impact in important games, and his ability to score timely goals has been a key factor in the team's success.

"I have to say this. You know who I really like, Jeff? I really like Jason Zucker. He just scores big goals," Friedman said on the 32 thoughts podcast. "Like we all know about who Pittsburgh’s key guys are but Zucker, every time something good happens in Pittsburgh, where you need like a greasy goal or a hard play to get something done, he just always seems to be around it. Always."

Friedman's comments reflect the growing recognition of Zucker's importance to the Pittsburgh Penguins' playoff hopes. As the team battles for a postseason spot, it will require players like Zucker to step up and make a difference in critical moments.

Zucker's performance in the recent game against Nashville was a perfect example of this. His goal helped the Penguins to a much-needed victory, and his overall play helped set the tone for the team's smarter, more focused brand of hockey. With the playoffs looming, the Penguins will need more of the same from Zucker if they hope to make a deep run.

Jason Zucker's contributions to the Pittsburgh Penguins this season have not gone unnoticed. With his ability to score big goals and make important plays, he has become a key player for the team.

Pittsburgh Penguins’ Tristan Jarry also lauded by Friedman

Tristan Jarry of the Pittsburgh Penguins has also earned high praise from Elliotte Friedman, following his outstanding performance in a recent game against the Nashville Predators. Despite being far from fully healthy, Jarry made some crucial saves to help his team secure a 2-0 victory.

Friedman noted that the Pittsburgh Penguins will need to rely heavily on Jarry's skills in the coming games as the team battles for a playoff spot. He also highlighted the significance of the win against the Predators, particularly given the quality of their goaltender, Juuse Saros. Friedman said:

"Just a huge night for Jarry. They need to squeeze every drop out of Tristan Jarry that they can get because you just don't know how long this is going to last. He is clearly banged up, he is far from healthy and he is trying to gut it out.

"I think any time you go up against Saros and you win, you take that as a huge night. It was only a 2-0 game, 45 to 28 shots for Pittsburgh, but they got something out of Jarry."

As the team continues to push for a postseason berth, they will undoubtedly be counting on Tristan Jarry to deliver more heroics in the weeks ahead.