The Pittsburgh Penguins failed to qualify for the Stanley Cup Playoffs for the third consecutive season, their longest drought since four straight from 2002 to 2006. The Penguins (31-35-12) were eliminated from contention when they lost 3-1 at the Chicago Blackhawks on Sunday.

Here are your Pens Points for this Monday morning... The Pittsburgh Penguins and Chicago Blackhawks met for the first game of a home-and-home on Sunday evening. It was a close, scoreless affair for a good chunk of the game,

The loss means the Penguins cannot catch the Montreal Canadiens and officially cannot make the 2024-25 Stanley Cup Playoffs, their third consecutive miss. The teams made highlights or actionable moments difficult to find.