In any sport, it's convenient to have a couple of superstars. The Pittsburgh Penguins have that in the form of Sidney Crosby, Evgeni Malkin and Kris Letang. The Penguins are now one game away from their fourth Stanley Cup, and while this superstar trio has been a big part of the success, others have stepped into the spotlight, as well. Over the past two months, offseason and midseason acquisitions by general manager Jim Rutherford and call ups from AHL affiliate Wilkes-Barre/Scranton have ... Read More
In Game 4, Penguins hoping to rebound from Game 3 overtime loss
Pittsburgh Penguins Last time out, the Pittsburgh Penguins were defeated 3-2 in overtime, and they now look to redeem themselves after a disappointing Game 3. Pittsburgh goaltender Matt Murray allowed a goal he surely wishes he could get back: a top-shelf game-winner to Joonas Donskoi. Murray, however, is 4-0 in games following a loss this playoff season, which spells good news for the Penguins entering Game 4. However, Pittsburgh's power play has yet to score a goal this series, going ... Read More
Stanley Cup Preview: It’s cup time
What a ride it has been thus far. The ups and downs of an 82-game season with the addition of 18 more games in the playoffs can take a toll on any team. The Pittsburgh Penguins have shown resiliency in the last few months and deserve to be in the position they are in. San Jose equally deserves the opportunity heading to their first ever Stanley Cup Final. In many respects, the Sharks play similarly to the Penguins. One major commonality is that San Jose wants their defense involved in the ... Read More