Penguins’ Sidney Crosby Loses 30-Goal Teammate to Division Rival
Summary
The Pittsburgh Penguins lost Anthony Mantha, their top goal scorer, who signed a two-year contract with the New Jersey Devils. Mantha scored 33 goals last season and will now play for a division rival, creating a gap in the Penguins' offense.Key Facts
- Anthony Mantha scored 33 goals and 64 points last season with the Penguins.
- He signed a two-year deal with the New Jersey Devils.
- The Penguins finished second in the Metropolitan Division with 98 points last season.
- The Devils finished seventh in the same division with 87 points.
- Mantha has scored 179 goals and 367 points over 13 NHL seasons.
- Mantha will likely play on the Devils' second line alongside Jesper Bratt and Jack Hughes.
- The Devils now have five players who scored 30 or more goals last season.
- The Penguins must fill the gap left in their top six players’ offense after Mantha’s departure.
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