The Pittsburgh Penguins may have gotten on the board first Sunday night, but, after that, it was almost entirely the Philadelphia Flyers' show. The Flyers, who are desperately trying to make a last-second push for a playoff berth, played like they had everything on the line (which they do), and Philadelphia's four goals in the third period made it an easy “W” with a 6-2 final score on the scoreboard. It was the Penguins' third loss in a row (the previous two were shutout losses to the New ... Read More
Penguins beat Lightning to snap two-game losing skid
After losing two straight games, the Pittsburgh Penguins (39-16-8) brought their offense back into the light, scoring five times in their 5-2 win against the Tampa Bay Lightning (29-26-8). And following a few trades by general manager Jim Rutherford, the new guys — one in particular — showed that they can contribute. Mark Streit, who played against one of his former teams Friday night, scored two points (1G, 1A) in his PPG Paints Arena debut. However, the biggest star shined on Evgeni ... Read More
Penguins outlast Flyers, weather concerns at Heinz Field for Stadium Series win
A strong wind was in the air Saturday night at Heinz Field where the Pittsburgh Penguins (38-14-8) took on one of their biggest rivals, the Philadelphia Flyers (28-26-7), in the NHL’s Stadium Series. The seasonal weather dipped into the low 30s with light snow flurries, providing perfect weather for a game with big implications. Despite back-and-forth play, the Penguins walked away with the 4-2 win thanks to a very adaptable Pittsburgh offense. While the Flyers were looking to take the body ... Read More
Penguins blow two-goal lead to for third-straight loss
Prior to Thursday, the Pittsburgh Penguins (26-11-5) hadn't lost two games in a row all season. And now the Penguins have added to that losing streak, falling 6-3 to the Detroit Red Wings (18-19-6) on Saturday night. A Kris Letang goal in the opening minute of the game instantly put Pittsburgh in the lead. And the Penguins' lead would increase in the second period with a goal from Evgeni Malkin. But Detroit wouldn't go down without a fight. Two straight Red Wings goals by Gustav Nyquist and ... Read More
Penguins beat Panthers for fourth straight win
The Pittsburgh Penguins got their 17th win on the season after defeating the Florida Panthers (12-12-4) by a score of 5-1; the Penguins (17-7-3) have now won four straight games. Although Pittsburgh hasn't lost back-to- back games this year, there was a stretch in the past month that the team didn't have the consistency that either head coach Mike Sullivan or the players wanted. However, in their last eight games, the Penguins are 6-2 and have scored more than four goals in each of their ... 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 win-second straight game with comeback victory vs. Detroit
The Pittsburgh Penguins (15-7-3) haven't had back-to-back wins since the beginning of November, but that all changed Saturday evening with a 5-3 win over the Detroit Red Wings (11-11-3). (Thursday, the Penguins beat the Dallas Stars 6-2.) Saturday, at the start of the third period, a Pittsburgh win didn't look like it would be easy to come by. Detroit entered the period with a 3-1 lead, and it looked like it would be a Detroit victory on enemy ice at PPG Paints Arena. However, an eruption ... Read More
Behind Murray, Penguins beat Ducks 5-1
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
Penguins preview: New season, same enemy
Pittsburgh Penguins (0-0) The Pittsburgh Penguins are coming into the first game of the 2016-17 season without their most prolific player, Sidney Crosby — but all signs appear good regarding his progress coming back from the injury (concussion). Still, playing against the Washington Capitals even with a healthy roster is no easy task. The Penguins need a big first game from goaltender Marc-Andre Fleury if they expect this to be a good game. Pittsburgh's offense will likely show ... Read More
Injuries present early-season challenge for Penguins
Not too long ago, fans were in the streets of Pittsburgh, packing every nook and cranny of the city to get a glimpse of their Stanley Cup champions. Fast forward, and the Pittsburgh Penguins are less than a day away from trying to march to a second-straight Cup. While injuries to goaltender Matt Murray (broken hand) and center Sidney Crosby (concussion) will give the Penguins a slight disadvantage for the time being, don't expect it to significantly hurt the team. “You just have to treat ... Read More