The 1990-91 Penguins opened the season on the road against the
Washington Capitals on October 5, minus superstar captain Mario Lemiuex, who was out indefinitely with an inflammation in the disc area of his back.
Despite new coach Bob Johnson’s emphasis on defense in training camp, the game turned into a wild affair with Pittsburgh outgunning the hosts 7-4. Left Wing Keving Stevens and his centerman John Cullen each turned in Mario-like performances, Stevens getting a whopping two goals and four assists, while Cullen tallied five assists.
Despite new coach Bob Johnson’s emphasis on defense in training camp, the game turned into a wild affair with Pittsburgh outgunning the hosts 7-4. Left Wing Keving Stevens and his centerman John Cullen each turned in Mario-like performances, Stevens getting a whopping two goals and four assists, while Cullen tallied five assists.
It was the team’s overall resiliency that brought a smile to
Johnson’s face, however. “The ability to come back in their building is the
thing that please me,” said the coach.
1990-91 record: 1-0-0
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