This marks the end of an era for the Penguins, as they have been a consistent force in the NHL playoffs for the past 15 years. Unfortunately, their downfall has been a long time coming. Despite having Sidney Crosby and Evgeni Malkin, the Penguins have struggled with consistency and depth in recent years.
Their loss to the Chicago Blackhawks, the worst team in the NHL, is just the latest example of their struggles this season. The team has been plagued by a lack of scoring, and Ron Hextall, which has resulted in a disappointing season and their failure to make the playoffs.
The Penguins organization will now have to take a hard look at their roster and make some tough decisions in the offseason. It remains to be seen if they can bounce back and return to their winning ways in the future.