Following a game where the Pittsburgh Penguins (30-21-8) were outmatched deep into the game, they were able to rebound in a decisive victory over the Winnipeg Jets (26-30-4). The team looked back to their normal selves in today’s 4-1 victory. Pittsburgh also saw Evgeni Malkin and Nick Bonino return to the ice and their presence was very much felt. Bonino was able to tally an assist on a goal by Scott Wilson. Malkin looked fresh in helping the offense push the puck deep into Winnipeg’s zone ... Read More
Late game collapse allows Bruins to surge past Penguins
This evening the two wildcard teams in the Eastern Conference matched up as the Boston Bruins (32-22-6) hosted the Pittsburgh Penguins (30-20-8). Boston’s 19-year-old up and coming star, David Pastrnak scored two unassisted that have his team the lead going into the final period of play. Pittsburgh was able to generate a total of 42 shots on goal against Tukka Rask, but unable to get the puck past one of the league’s best. The Penguins fell flat in the third period and allowed three straight ... Read More
Penguins edge out road victory against Sabres
The Pittsburgh Penguins (29-20-8) yet again played a weekend afternoon game today visiting the Buffalo Sabres (24-28-7) and facing former coach Dan Bylsma. Youth continued to play a part in coach Mike Sullivan’s offense with Scott Wilson and Matt Cullen scoring goals to help propel the Penguins to their 4-3 win tonight. Natural contributors like Patric Hornqvist and Phil Kessel also made their mark in putting up goals as well. The Sabres made a late push, putting up two goals in the final ... Read More
Penguins recall Matt Murray
It was announced this morning that goaltender Matt Murray has been recalled from American Hockey League’s (AHL) Wilkes-Barre/Scranton team. Current rookie of the year, Murray has the best save percentage in the AHL as well as the third-best goals-against average. Currently this season Murray has played in 30 AHL games, winning 19 of those games played. In the beginning of this month the goaltender was leading the AHL league with a .938 save percentage, as well as maintaining four shutouts so ... Read More
Lightning surge past Penguins
This afternoon, the Pittsburgh Penguins (29-19-8) matched up against the Tampa Bay Lightning (31-22-4). Both team’s came in to today’s game tied for the first wild card spot with 66 points. Pittsburgh came out flat early against Tampa Bay and paid dearly for it as the Lightning were able to score three goals before the Penguins were able to score their first. With goals by Tom Kuhnhackl, his first of the season, and Scott Wilson, Pittsburgh was able to close the gap, but not unable to ... Read More
Offense reemerges in decisive victory over Red Wings
The Pittsburgh Penguins (28-19-8) ended an offensive dry spell in tonight’s 6-3 win over the Detroit Red Wings (29-19-9). Scoring two goals in each period, the Penguins were able to put a smiled on the faces of fans leaving Consol Energy Center. Phil Kessel had a pair of goals, with Chris Kunitz tallying an assist each goal. Marc-Andre Fleury and his defense struggled in the early stages of the match, but was able to clamp down and tighten up after the offense provided some breathing ... Read More
Penguins fall to Panthers in a shootout
This evening, the Florida Panthers (32-18-6) hosted the Pittsburgh Penguins (28-19-7) at the BB&T Center. Coming off of a five-game losing streak, the Panthers came into tonight’s game hoping to end the streak that began with the Penguins earlier this month. The first period gave way to something Penguins fans have seen far too often, turnover after turnover, and a team that acts like they do not want to be on the ice. Halfway through the period, Panthers center Nick Bjugstad scored the ... Read More
Penguins overcome early deficit to beat Flyers, 4-3
The Pittsburgh Penguins faced off against the Philadelphia Flyers Thursday night. The first period proved shaky for the Penguins after a 2-0 Flyers lead with two power-play goals. However, the Penguins came into the second period ready to play hockey, taking the lead with three goals. Phil Kessel scored the Penguins fourth goal of the night, taking the lead 4-2 in the third period. However, the Flyers came back scoring yet another power-play goal, fighting for the tie. However, the Penguins ... Read More
Penguins recall defenseman Derrick Pouliot
The Penguins recalled defenseman Derrick Pouliot from Wilkes-Barre/Scranton of the American Hockey League, announced by Jim Rutherford Monday morning. Pouliot currently leads Wilkes-Barre/Scranton defensemen, ranking seventh in the AHL with 23 points in 37 games. Pouliot is making his first NHL premiere this season after playing in 34 games last season for the Penguins, and scoring his first NHL goal against the Florida Panthers. Overall last season, he scored two goals and five assists, ... Read More
Mike Sullivan named assistant coach for Team USA
On Friday, USA Hockey announced that Pittsburgh Penguins head coach Mike Sullivan will be assistant coach for Team USA at the 2016 World Cup of Hockey. Along with Sullivan, John Hynes, Phil Housley, Jack Capuano and Scott Gordon will also act as assistant coaches under head coach John Tortorella. Sullivan has previously served as assistant coach under Tortorella for seven seasons with the New York Rangers, Tampa Bay Lightning and Vancouver Canucks, shaping Sullivan’s coaching skills into what ... Read More