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
Crosby scores in season-debut, Penguins win 3-2
He’s baaaccckkk. Pittsburgh Penguins captain Sidney Crosby made his season debut after missing the first six games of the 2016-17 season with a concussion, but he looked like he had hardly missed a step. And Tuesday night, he certainly made his presence felt. In the second period, Crosby scored a beautiful one-timer on a power play off a pass from Evgeni Malkin, and Crosby had three more shots on goal. With goals from Carl Hagelin and Eric Fehr in the third period, the Penguins (4-2-1) ... 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
Penguins get shut out, Letang leaves with injury
In the Pittsburgh Penguins' (2-1-1) first road game of the season, against the Montreal Canadiens (2-0-1), the home team, in its home-opener, was able to capitalize on the man-advantage and on the Penguins' injuries. Defenseman Kris Letang and winger Conor Sheary didn't finish the game for Pittsburgh, and the Pittsburgh offense was unable to tally a single goal in the 3-0 loss. Marc-Andre Fleury, who was slotted in at goal, didn't look as effective as he did in his first three ... Read More
First road game will test Penguins after OT loss
Montreal Canadiens (1-0-1) For the first time this year, the Montreal Canadiens will be playing on home ice at the Bell Centre. Defenseman Shea Weber, a big offseason acquisition by Montreal, will be playing for the first time in his new home. So far this season, Weber has two assists, but winger Brendan Gallagher leads the team with two goals and an assist this early in the season. The Canadiens have some very young players on their roster. While youth can be the reason behind ... Read More
Penguins look to start season 3-0 vs. Colorado
Pittsburgh Penguins (2-0-0) Head coach Mike Sullivan's team has started out of the gates looking pretty good without its top player, Sidney Crosby. Hosting the Colorado Avalanche Monday night will conclude Pittsburgh's early three-game homestand. Goaltender Marc-Andre Fleury has already been Pittsburgh's biggest impact player this season, and the Avalanche will have to exhaust the Penguins' netminder early. In his first two games, Fleury has stopped 73 of 77 shots. When teammate and ... Read More
Penguins edge out Capitals 3-2 for overtime victory
Thursday night, a Stanley Cup banner was raised, Marc-Andre Fleury reclaimed his spot in net (for now) and the Pittsburgh Penguins (1-0-0) were able to defeat their rival, the Washington Capitals (0-0-1) in a shootout. What a night, right? Fleury stole the entire show in Thursday evening's 3-2 win by making 39 saves. In the final period and in overtime, the savvy netminder made incredible save after incredible save to prevent the Capitals from spoiling Pittsburgh's season opener. The ... Read More
Goaltender Matt Murray to miss 3-6 weeks with broken hand
Pittsburgh Penguins general manager Jim Rutherford announced today that goaltender Matt Murray will miss three-to-six weeks with a broken hand. According to a press release, the 22-year old suffered the injury on Sept. 19 in a 4-3 loss against Team Russia in the World Cup of Hockey. In the contest, Murray allowed four goals on seven shots and was pulled in the losing effort. Murray was influential during the Penguins' Stanley Cup Championship run this summer, posting a 15-6 record with a ... Read More
Who should the Penguins draft in the 2016 NHL Entry Draft?
Tonight, the Pittsburgh Penguins will take their first major step to repeat as Stanley Cup champions when the 2016 NHL Draft gets underway. And if there is any team that knows what young players can do, it's the Penguins. But, this youth comes with some big consequences. Not only does Pittsburgh lack depth in its minor league system, but, for the fourth-straight season, the Penguins are without a first round pick. Fortunately, the lack of first-round draft picks hasn't hurt them — ... Read More
Stanley Cup win solidifies places of Crosby, Malkin among hockey elite
Ever since the 2008-09 season that resulted in a Stanley Cup, the Pittsburgh Penguins struggled to piece together a season that encompassed all the necessary qualities of a championship team. And captain Sidney Crosby felt the heat more than anyone else. A head injury forced him to be more cautious on the ice. And, at the start of the 2015-16 season, the captain hit rock bottom after being passed over for the All-Star Game. After that, Crosby looked like a completely different player — ... Read More