The Pittsburgh Penguins (40-16-8) had their hands very (very) full after the Buffalo Sabres (27-27-12) started the game with a 3-0 lead. Penguins netminder Matt Murray didn't get off to a good start, making 18 saves on 21 shots and giving up the first period three goals. Marc-Andre Fleury would eventually replace Murray and would go on to save all 28 of the next shots off of Buffalo’s sticks. It was Fleury’s impeccable play that allowed Pittsburgh to come back and win, 4-3. Equally ... Read More
Penguins stifle Blues, Fleury dominates in team’s third-straight win
A strong defensive performance Saturday night against the St. Louis Blues (25-22-5) gave the Pittsburgh Penguins (33-13-5) their third-straight win, beating the Blues 4-1. The win came not only from a disciplined defense but also a great showing by veteran goalie Marc-Andre Fleury. After not starting in eight games, Fleury finally got the nod to start in net. In his two previous starts, he gave up a combined 10 goals. But Saturday night, Fleury faced 23 shots and saved all but one of them. ... Read More
Crosby continues to shine, Penguins beat Devils 5-2
Some familiar names propelled the Pittsburgh Penguins (23-8-5) to their 5-2 win against the New Jersey Devils (13-15-7) on Tuesday night. Sidney Crosby and Evgeni Malkin both scored a goal and had at least one assist in Pittsburgh’s solid win. Justin Schultz, who has been one of the Penguins' hottest players this month, scored his seventh goal on the season. His goal gave the Penguins a very late second-period 3-2 lead and, with two more goals – one from Carl Hagelin, the other from Bryan ... Read More
Seven Penguins score in Tuesday night rout of Rangers
After their seven-game win streak was broken over the weekend, the Pittsburgh Penguins (21-7-5) finally got back into the win column Tuesday night after two overtime losses. The New York Rangers (23-11-1) came into Pittsburgh to play one of the best divisional rivalry games in the NHL, but New York would leave with its head down, falling to the Penguins, 7-2. The first period started with a Sidney Crosby power play goal, his 22nd goal of the season. Matt Puempel managed to get a goal just ... Read More
Rust scores in OT to give Penguins seventh straight win
Over the last seven games, the Pittsburgh Penguins (20-7-3) have been winning — and they’ve been doing so in a number of different ways. Whether it's been a blowout or a come-from-behind win, Pittsburgh has easily been one of the hottest teams on ice. And the Penguins remained on their hot streak in Wednesday night’s 4-3 overtime win over the Boston Bruins (16-13-2). Pittsburgh’s offense was just too much for the Bruins in the three-on-three overtime period. The Penguins put the game away ... Read More
Rust scores first NHL hat trick in Penguins’ 8-5 win
Sure, sometimes defenses win championships, but Monday night, the Pittsburgh Penguins' (16-7-3) offense certainly won the game against the Ottawa Senators (15-9-2) by a final score of 8-5. Bryan Rust lead Pittsburgh’s staggering offensive onslaught with his first career NHL hat trick. “I can't say I expected it,” Rust said. “(The last time I scored a hat trick) was more of a blowout. The team wasn't as good. This game was just find a way to get open in certain situations, and I was lucky ... Read More
Penguins re-sign Schultz to 1-year deal
This morning, general manager Jim Rutherford announced that defenseman Justin Schultz would remain with the Pittsburgh Penguins for one more year after signing a one-year, $1.4 million contract. In total, Schultz finished playing in 33 games - both regular and post-season - with Pittsburgh, contributed a total of 12 points (1 G, 11 A) and was a major part of the team's championship run. This signing adds some much needed depth at the blue line and brings back an elusive and fast-paced player ... Read More
Kris Letang suspended one game for hit on Marcus Johansson
The NHL's Department of Player Safety announced Tuesday afternoon that Pittsburgh Penguins defenseman Kris Letang will serve a one-game suspension for a hit on Washington Capital Marcus Johansson in Game 3. While it was known this second-round series would get testy and physical, no one could predict there would be three hits in as many games that would require discipline by the league. Washington's Tom Wilson was fined $2,403.67 for his hit on Conor Sheary in Game 1. Capital defenseman ... Read More
Pouliot or Schultz: Who should Pens turn to?
Monday night’s game against the Washington Capitals proved to be interesting for both the Capitals and the Pittsburgh Penguins with Brooks Orpik suspended for three games and Olli Maatta out indefinitely with an upper-body injury. The Penguins filled their empty defensive spot with Derrick Pouliot, who was recalled from Wilkes Barre/Scranton earlier this season. There was a chance, however, for the Penguins to play defenseman Justin Schultz instead of Pouliot. Was Pouliot the right decision? ... Read More
Penguins acquire D-Man Justin Schultz from Oilers
Following its 4-1 win over the Winnipeg Jets Saturday afternoon, Pittsburgh Penguins general manager Jim Rutherford was busy. With the NHL trade deadline rapidly approaching, Rutherford pulled the trigger on a deal with the Edmonton Oilers that netted the Pens defensemen Justin Schultz. In return the Pens are sending the Oilers a 2016 third-round pick. Schultz is in the final year of a $3.9 million contract. The 25-year old will be an unrestricted free agent at the end of the ... Read More