Penguins' Phil Kessel: Stays hot on man advantage Thursday

Kessel picked up a pair of power-play assists in Thursday's 4-2 loss to Minnesota.

Analysis:

The winger leads Pittsburgh with nine power-play points (3G, 6A) and has scored 13 points (3G, 10A) overall. Kessel led all Penguins forwards in ice time (21:27) Thursday -- more than three minutes above his season average (18:23). He's off to a great start after starting sluggishly a year ago.