In a clip that quickly gained popularity, Todd Reirden was captured appearing to draw up a play for the Penguins' overtime. However, upon closer inspection, it was humorously revealed that no real strategy was being laid out.
This season, the Penguins have experienced some challenges in overtime, with a limited number of wins in such scenarios. The light-hearted clip of Reirden, though amusing, also sheds light on the team's overtime approach.
Todd Reirden has a significant history with the Penguins, starting as a coach in their AHL affiliate team. He transitioned to the Washington Capitals as an assistant coach in the 2014-15 season and contributed to their Stanley Cup victory in 2018. He was elevated to the head coach position for the Capitals but later returned to the Penguins, where he continues his coaching career.
This moment, while humorous, is a reminder of the lighter side of sports and the unique aspects of coaching at the highest levels of professional hockey.
POLL | ||
DÉCEMBRE 17 | 429 ANSWERS Penguins Assistant Coach Under Fire After Getting Caught Sabotaging His Team Do you think Reirden should be fired? | ||
Yes | 220 | 51.3 % |
No | 209 | 48.7 % |
LIST OF POLLS |
G | A | PTS | ||
Mikko Rantanen | 1 | 3 | 4 | |
Jake Debrusk | 2 | 1 | 3 | |
Dylan Guenther | 2 | 1 | 3 | |
Connor McDavid | 2 | 1 | 3 | |
Ivan Barbashev | 1 | 2 | 3 | |
Jack Eichel | 1 | 2 | 3 | |
Brock Nelson | 1 | 2 | 3 | |
Valeri Nichushkin | 1 | 2 | 3 | |
Clayton Keller | - | 3 | 3 | |
Anthony Cirelli | 2 | - | 2 | |
Jonathan Drouin | 2 | - | 2 | |
Roman Josi | 2 | - | 2 | |
Kirill Marchenko | 2 | - | 2 | |
Kyle Palmieri | 2 | - | 2 | |
Artemi Panarin | 2 | - | 2 | |
Sebastian Aho | 1 | 1 | 2 | |
Evan Bouchard | 1 | 1 | 2 | |
Rasmus Dahlin | 1 | 1 | 2 | |
Leon Draisaitl | 1 | 1 | 2 | |
Matt Duchene | 1 | 1 | 2 | |
Complete stats |
STANDINGS 2024-2025 | ||||||
TOP 10 | GP | W | L | OL | PTS | |
Jets | 21 | 17 | 4 | - | 34 | |
Wild | 20 | 13 | 3 | 4 | 30 | |
Devils | 23 | 14 | 7 | 2 | 30 | |
Hurricanes | 20 | 14 | 5 | 1 | 29 | |
Golden Knights | 21 | 13 | 6 | 2 | 28 | |
Capitals | 20 | 13 | 6 | 1 | 27 | |
Flames | 21 | 12 | 6 | 3 | 27 | |
Stars | 19 | 13 | 6 | - | 26 | |
Maple Leafs | 20 | 12 | 6 | 2 | 26 | |
Rangers | 19 | 12 | 6 | 1 | 25 | |
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