Following the hot start , however , Pittsburgh won 27 of its remaining 59 games .
Through the first two months of Johnston 's tenure , the Penguins went 16 - 5 - 2 and posted a plus - 18 goal differential at even strength .
Following the hot start , however , Penguins won 27 of its remaining 59 games .
Through the first two months of Johnston 's tenure , the Penguins went 16 - 5 - 2 and posted a plus - 18 goal differential at even strength .