For the first 20 minutes, the game was scoreless. But it took just 12 seconds into the second period for Sidney Crosby to give the Pittsburgh Penguins the lead. And just 52 seconds later, he doubled it. The Washington Capitals managed to tie the game up at 2-2, but another timely goal — this time off the stick of Nick Bonino — gave the Penguins the 3-2 win in D.C. to take the early 1-0 lead in the second round of the Stanley Cup playoffs. In a series that had been billed as “Crosby vs. ... Read More
Marc-Andre Fleury shines in surprise Game 1 start vs. Blue Jackets
The Pittsburgh Penguins didn't even make it onto the ice for the puck drop in Game 1 before the injury bug that has hurt the team all season struck once again. With about eight minutes left to go in warmups, expected starting goaltender Matt Murray left the ice with a presumed lower body injury and wasn't even fit to dress for the game. But, luckily for Pittsburgh, the team has one heck of a backup goalie: two-time Stanley Cup champion Marc-Andre Fleury. And Wednesday night, Fleury was ... Read More
Penguins clinch playoff berth with 3-1 win over Sabres
The Pittsburgh Penguins (46-17-9) beat the Buffalo Sabres (30-32-12) 3-1 win to clinch a playoff spot for the 11th straight season, a streak second only to the Detroit Red Wings'. The win included a few really great plays, including Nick Bonino’s game-winning goal and Sidney Crosby’s goal where he shredded through the Sabres' defense and scored with one hand on the stick. Buffalo held their own, however, as the game wasn’t decided until late into the third period. Goalie Robin Lehner ... 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 glide past Coyotes to win sixth straight game
Over the last week, the Pittsburgh Penguins (19-7-3) have been on an absolute tear. In the last 10 games, the Penguins are 8-2-0 and have scored 50 goals while riding a six-game win streak. Not only has Pittsburgh’s offense been revitalized, but a lot of this dominance has come from the team's third and fourth liners. And Monday night, with a final score of 7-0, Pittsburgh was dominant once again and made the Arizona Coyotes look like they didn't show up for the game at all. Pittsburgh's ... Read More
Daniel Sprong, other Penguins dealing with offseason injuries
On Friday, the Pittsburgh Penguins announced that talented young forward Daniel Sprong, 19, is expected to miss up to eight months after having shoulder surgery. This comes after a rush of news that maintenance days for Penguins such as Nick Bonino and Evgeni Malkin were indeed just maintenance days. Sprong's return to the NHL will more than likely be delayed. While he will likely be back in time to play later in the season, general manager Jim Rutherford had this to say about Sprong's injury ... Read More
Penguins’ depth paying dividends on road to hoisting Stanley Cup
In any sport, it's convenient to have a couple of superstars. The Pittsburgh Penguins have that in the form of Sidney Crosby, Evgeni Malkin and Kris Letang. The Penguins are now one game away from their fourth Stanley Cup, and while this superstar trio has been a big part of the success, others have stepped into the spotlight, as well. Over the past two months, offseason and midseason acquisitions by general manager Jim Rutherford and call ups from AHL affiliate Wilkes-Barre/Scranton have ... Read More
Penguins edge out Lightning to advance to the Stanley Cup Finals
The stage is now set for what should be one of the best Stanley Cup Finals in recent memory. Following last night's win against the Tampa Bay Lightning, the Pittsburgh Penguins will be tasked with playing the San Jose Sharks, a team that has features of each opponent Pittsburgh has played in these playoffs. Matt Murray and Bryan Rust were the Penguins two biggest contributors last night. This isn't to say that the work of Chris Kunitz, Evgeni Malkin or Sidney Crosby went unnoticed, but the ... Read More
Pittsburgh’s stars shine in crucial Game 6, forcing a Game 7
Facing elimination for the first time in this year's Stanley Cup Playoffs, the Pittsburgh Penguins responded better than most expected. Against the Tampa Bay Lightning in Game 6, the Penguins controlled the pace, and Pittsburgh won pretty easily, 5-2. Matt Murray got the start in net and the vote of confidence from his team. Allowing two goals (one was a self-inflicted goal by Phil Kessel), Murray responded well after being benched in Game 5 for Marc-Andre Fleury. Murray played especially ... Read More
Can Penguins continue winning ways in Eastern Conference finals vs. Lightning?
The Pittsburgh Penguins have come a very long way in the past five months. In December, the season looked bleak, and the team looked like it would miss out on the playoffs. Now, after beating the President's Trophy winner, the Washington Capitals (the No. 1 seed in the Eastern Conference), in six games, the Penguins are looking dangerous. And they're looking to carry their stellar second-half play into the Eastern Conference finals where they'll face the Tampa Bay Lightning. In the series ... Read More