Penguins Week: Karlsson Heats Up, Playoff Push Looms

The Penguins stare down a pivotal week where Erik Karlsson cranks up his game just when Pittsburgh needs him most. With the playoff spot hanging by a thread, every shift carries extra weight in a Metro that's brutally unforgiving to the also-rans. Front offices whisper about the stakes as Kris Letang's crew fights to prove they're buyers, not sellers, before the deadline buzz turns deafening.