The Pittsburgh Penguins have lost their third straight for the first time under first-year head coach Mike Johnston, as the visiting Washington Capitals shut out the Penguins 3-0 on Saturday night. The Capitals also snapped the Penguins’ five-game home winning streak. Braden Holtby made 31 saves to blank the Pens. It was Holtby’s third shutout of the season and the third time that the Penguins have been shut out. Eric Fehr did most of the damage offensively for the Capitals. His late first ... Read More
Old friends Orpik, Niskanen become foes as Penguins host Capitals
The Penguins will take to Consol Energy Center ice tonight for the first time following their Christmas break, and for a change, they were greeted with some good injury news. Center Brandon Sutter, held out of the last two games as a precaution while being tested for the mumps, tested negative and will return to the lineup tonight. Also poised to return is defenseman Robert Bortuzzo, who has missed five games with an undisclosed injury. “I feel good,” said Bortuzzo after morning skate. ... Read More