The Pittsburgh Penguins (7-2-1) came into Wednesday night's game off their first road win of the season and, after a few days off, played guest to the Anaheim Ducks (4-5-2). Putting together arguably their best game of the season, Pittsburgh took control and allowed only a single goal while scoring five. Defenseman Kris Letang, who returned from an upper-body injury, tallied two points (1G, 1A) and helped bring more versatility to head coach Mike Sullivan's blue line pairings. The ... Read More
Murray makes first start against Ducks, Letang back in lineup
Anaheim Ducks (4-4-2) In their last game, the Anaheim Ducks shut out the Los Angeles Kings. In a game where the Ducks only had 21 shots on goal, they managed a goal in the first period, and they never looked back. In the second period, Anaheim separated itself by scoring three more goals. Throughout the game, the Ducks showed they were willing to get gritty and physical, something Pittsburgh will need to watch out for. For Anaheim to win in front of its home crowd tonight, it will need ... Read More
Crosby, Malkin combine to beat Philadelphia 5-4
For the first time this season, the Pittsburgh Penguins (6-2-1) and Philadelphia Flyers (3-5-1) faced off in one of hockey's best rivalries. The Penguins won the 5-4 slug-fest, which was decided by Evgeni Malkin's second goal of the game that came in the third period. Malkin's game-winner also marked his 300th career goal. Pittsburgh went down early and had to fight back from a 2-0 deficit after the Flyers' Jakub Voracek and Wayne Simmonds jump-started Philadelphia's offense. But the ... Read More
Penguins beat Islanders, 4-2
For the second time in his two games this season, Sidney Crosby had yet another hand in a Pittsburgh Penguin win. This time, the captain scored the game-winning goal in Thursday's 4-2 win against the New York Islanders. But Crosby wasn't the only star of Thursday's game. Goaltender Marc-Andre Fleury was the best player on the ice and has become a vital part of this early season. Without Fleury's amazing instincts and unrelenting presence around the net, Pittsburgh would've lost this game. The ... Read More
Letang to miss fourth-straight Penguins game
Pittsburgh Penguins (4-2-1) The Pittsburgh Penguins sure did see a spark in their offense in the team's last game out against the Panthers. Although Pittsburgh only won by one, the game marked the debut of captain Sidney Crosby, who had missed time with a concussion. And against the Panthers, Crosby's presence was clearly felt — he scored a single goal that turned out to be a difference-maker. But Thursday, defenseman Kris Letang will be sidelined once again with an upper body injury, and ... Read More
Sidney Crosby a game-time decision against Panthers
Pittsburgh Penguins (3-2-1) Buzz is surrounding the Pittsburgh Penguins' locker room with the possibility that captain Sidney Crosby will return to the lineup for tonight's game against the Florida Panthers. Crosby hasn't played a game yet this season, and, while the team has turned in some solid performances, the captain's presence has clearly been missed. Listed as a game-time decision, Crosby will only start if he feels comfortable enough to suit up. “He had a strong practice this ... Read More
Injury-plagued Penguins try to steal game on the road
Nashville Predators (1-3-0) So far this season, the Nashville Predators have had a few bugs — not only in their game, but in their locker room, too. In their last game out, a 5-3 loss to the Detroit Red Wings, forwards Ryan Johansen and Craig Smith (along with several others) contracted what is believed to be food poisoning. “Last night, we got into a situation where we suspect that we're dealing with some food poisoning in Detroit,” said head coach David Poile said. It's ... Read More
Penguins stun Sharks in Stanley Cup rematch
For the first time since meeting in the Stanley Cup Finals, the Pittsburgh Penguins (3-1-1) faced off against the visiting San Jose Sharks (3-2-0). The Sharks controlled the game for all but about the last 15 minutes. Down 2-0, center Evgeni Malkin began the assault against San Jose and scored. A few minutes later, center Scott Wilson scored his first goal of the season and tied the game at two goals apiece. Finally, right winger Patric Hornqvist brought home the game and gave ... Read More
Penguins face Sharks in Stanley Cup Final rematch
Pittsburgh Penguins (2-1-1) The Pittsburgh Penguins are coming off of a pretty disastrous game against the Canadiens on Tuesday where, not only did the Penguins lose 4-0, defenseman Kris Letang and winger Conor Sheary also left the game because of injury. Letang left with what was later called an upper body injury and has been listed day-to-day by head coach Mike Sullivan. Brian Dumoulin is expected to take his place and make his first start this season. “You never want to see somebody ... Read More
Murray, Penguins agree to three-year contract extension
Thursday, the Pittsburgh Penguins announced that they and Matt Murray agreed to a three-year contract extension with an annual value of $3.75 million. For a Stanley Cup Champion, general manager Jim Rutherford really got a great value with this move. “We have a young goalie that has had a very good career,” Rutherford said. “He won a Stanley Cup, played extremely well, and we feel he has a bright future ahead and a long future ahead of him. Getting him on a bridge contract at that number ... Read More