Merely a week has passed since I pegged Reilly Smith for a 25+ goal season, and following his performance against the San Jose Sharks on Saturday night, Smith is doing his part to prove that forecast spot-on.
The Penguins, coming off a disheartening two-game skid, faced off against the winless San Jose Sharks in a game that was critical to getting back on track. Saturday’s performance was a statement—Pittsburgh didn’t just win; they delivered a 10-2 thrashing to wrap up the first leg of their California road trip. Smith launched the scoring barrage with a quickfire double in the first period, finding the net at 1:30 on a power play and doubling down at 12:55.