It took three straight times for the Penguins to come back from a deficit but they finally found a way to do it in a 6-5 shootout victory over the Toronto Maple Leafs. After falling short in a 3-2 loss to Montreal on Saturday, and losing in overtime to the Bruins after scoring with less than a second remaining in regulation, the Penguins were able to finish the job against Toronto, climbing out of a 4-1 deficit in the second period. Chris Connor, who was called up from Wilkes-Baare to ... Read More
Is this Jamie Dixon’s best shooting team ever?
One thing has always been missing from Jamie Dixon's Pitt basketball teams in the past and that's been the ability to shoot the ball consistently from the perimeter. Sure there have been some snipers that have wore a Panthers uniform in the past, but never has Dixon had a team that has the potential to be as lethal as this Pitt team can be from the outside. Through six games, all wins, Pitt is shooting the three ball at a 40.7 percent clip (44-for-108). That number also includes a program ... Read More
Power Struggle in Pittsburgh
The Pittsburgh Penguins by all accounts are off to a strong start. During the offseason, the Penguins lost Tomas Vokoun, who could miss most of the season with a blood clot. Marc Andre-Fleury, who looked awful in the preseason has regained his form to this point and in turn, the Penguins haven't had to shop for a backup goalie. Furthermore, the Penguins are atop the Metropolitan division and Sidney Crosby is leading the NHL in points. Earlier in the year, I wrote an article titled, "Pens ... Read More
Steelers would be smart to re-sign Worilds
At the beginning of the year, Jason Worilds looked to be unseated by first-year player, Jarvis Jones. Furthermore, Worilds was the man to replace All-Pro linebacker and Super Bowl hero, James Harrison. Through 11 games into the 2013 season, things have changed for Worilds in Pittsburgh: He has claimed his spot as a starting outside linebacker and with his frequent contributions as of late, he looks to be the man to replace Harrison. On Sunday, Worilds made himself some serious money in ... Read More
Top 5 Steeler Sacks on Joe Flacco
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Mike Tomlin: Top 5 vs Baltimore Ravens
From Steelers.com, Mike Tomlin talks familiarity, Thanksgiving and much more! Level playing field: With a short week to prepare for this week’s game, having an opponent that you are familiar with can definitely be an advantage. This will be the second time the Steelers and Ravens face each other this year, but the advantage works for both teams. “I really think the league does a good job of trying to make that a possibility in some of these Thursday games,” said Coach Mike Tomlin. “It seems ... Read More
Bennett placed on IR; Glass/Kobasew close to return
Beau Bennett, who has missed the last two games, has now been placed on IR and is expected to miss 2-3 months with a wrist injury. The 21 year old former first round draft pick has three points in twelve games this season. Bennett scored his only goal of the season against the Washington Capitals last Wednesday, but left the game against the Islanders two days later and did not return. With Bennett out and Tanner Glass scratched with a hand injury, the Penguins recalled Andrew Ebbett and ... Read More
Bruins win in OT after Pens’ late rally
Torey Krug scored 34 seconds into overtime to give the Boston Bruins a 4-3 win over the Pittsburgh Penguins, Monday night. But that was merely a small part of what was an entertaining game from start to finish at the TD Garden. The Penguins dominated the opening half of the first period, outshooting Boston 10-1 but the Bruins would get on the board twice before James Neal answered with a pair of goals. Zdeno Chara scored late to make it 3-2 but a goal by Sidney Crosby with .3 seconds ... Read More
Fleury Starting to Flower
The City of Pittsburgh and it’s fans pride themselves on championships, hall-of-fame players, and continued success. Anything short of raising banners is tough to swallow as the fuse for mediocrity is short in the Burgh. So Harp, criticize, and boo Marc Andre-Fleury all you want, but Fleury in my opinion is the Pittsburgh Penguins’ team MVP at this point in the season. Long Road Back…. It’s been repeated by every Fleury hater that his past success is due in large part to playing on one of the ... Read More
PSAC West Hardwood Moment: Teams begin conference play
As PSAC teams are well underway in the 2013 season, conference play is also underway. Let's take a look at the week in review at how the PSAC West teams fared. Slippery Rock, (5-1, 2-0) the only team in the PSAC West to play three games, won each of their games this week. In the first a 79-65 victory over Clarion, four players posted double-digit points, with Mauric Lewis-Briggs leading the way with 21 points and 11 boards. Tabari Perry also scored 20 points and snagged 11 rebounds. In the ... Read More