For maybe the first time this season, the Pittsburgh Penguins (10-4-2) looked to be in a complete daze. On Wednesday night, the Washington Capitals (10-4-2) were able to come out swinging and take advantage of Marc-Andre Fleury being called in to play in net. The 7-1 loss marks Pittsburgh's biggest loss to the Capitals in the Sidney Crosby-Alexander Ovechkin era. Matt Murray was given the start, but after catching a stick through his mask, he ended up finishing the night on the ... Read More
Murray shuts out Sharks in Stanley Cup rematch
For the second time this season, the Pittsburgh Penguins (8-2-2) and the San Jose Sharks (6-6-0) met, and the result was no different. The Penguins won, 5-0. And with Matt Murray starting in net for the Penguins this game, the game was a true rematch. In his second start this season after being out with a hand injury, Murray looked as though he's been playing all season, recording his first shutout in the 5-0 win. And it wasn't just Murray, either. Captain Sidney Crosby, who ... Read More
Penguins tie game late but lose to Kings in overtime
Heading into Thursday night's game, the Pittsburgh Penguins (7-2-2) were soaring after winning four straight games. At the same time, the Los Angeles Kings were coming in with a three-game losing streak and had failed to score in any of those games. Sidney Crosby jump started Pittsburgh's offense in the first period and got it going again in the third period, but it wasn't enough, and the Penguins lost 3-2 to the Kings in overtime. Los Angeles was able to end its scoring drought when Trevor ... 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
Crosby, Malkin combine to beat Philadelphia 5-4
For the first time this season, the Pittsburgh Penguins (6-2-1) and Philadelphia Flyers (3-5-1) faced off in one of hockey's best rivalries. The Penguins won the 5-4 slug-fest, which was decided by Evgeni Malkin's second goal of the game that came in the third period. Malkin's game-winner also marked his 300th career goal. Pittsburgh went down early and had to fight back from a 2-0 deficit after the Flyers' Jakub Voracek and Wayne Simmonds jump-started Philadelphia's offense. But the ... 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
Penguins look to hoist Cup once again after 2016-17 season
Thursday night, a new season begins for the Pittsburgh Penguins, one that marks the team's 50th season. And to begin the 2016-17 season, the team will first celebrate the rising of its fourth Stanley Cup banner. For 50 years, the Penguins have brought their city so many memories — but there are still so many more to be made. While much of Pittsburgh's roster remains the same, there is one big chance: the name of the arena. Formerly Consol Energy Center, it was announced recently ... Read More
Rutherford extension promotes stability within Penguins’ leadership
What a difference two years can make. After being hired on June 6, 2014, Pittsburgh Penguins general manager Jim Rutherford had some big shoes to fill. Former GM Ray Shero was a Pittsburgh favorite, but the lack of production and some questionable trades eventually led to his departure. In came Rutherford, the former Carolina Hurricanes GM. And his arrival was met by both cheers and jeers. But the former NHL goaltender — who played for the Penguins for three seasons early in his career — ... Read More
Between Rutherford and Sullivan, more Cups to come
Let's continue to get wrapped up in the moment, even if it's been a few weeks since the Pittsburgh Penguins brought Lord Stanley back to the City of Champions. It's time to get excited for the future, because, with both general manager Jim Rutherford and head coach Mike Sullivan, Pittsburgh has the perfect balance of leadership to continue to propel Pittsburgh deep in the playoffs. At the conclusion of Saturday's 2016 NHL Draft, one thing was clear: Rutherford wants to build more than just a ... Read More
Penguins drop Game 3 to Sharks in overtime, 3-2
Two overtime games in a row, two overtime goals by rookies. But this time, it was San Jose Sharks rookie Joonas Donskoi — not the Pittsburgh Penguins' Conor Sheary — who played hero, winning the game for the Sharks, 3-2, 12 minutes and 18 seconds into overtime in Game 3 of the Stanley Cup Finals. On his home ice, the Finnish rookie delivered San Jose its first-ever Stanley Cup game win and cut the series deficit in half. (The Penguins lead, 2-1). Donskoi made a nice move around the back of ... Read More