The Pittsburgh Penguins will look to continue their dominance over the Western Conference as the Minnesota Wild makes their only visit to the Steel City this season. The Penguins are 7-2 in their nine games against the west this season, which is the best in the league. The Wild, meanwhile are in a free fall, having lost five straight games and 11 of their last 13. That, along with this outburst at practice last week, have some calling for Minnesota head coach Mike Yeo to be relieved of his ... Read More
Report: Olli Maatta likely done for season
Pittsburgh Penguins defenseman Olli Maatta’s season is likely over, according to multiple media reports, the first of which was by 105.9The X’s Mark Madden. The young defenseman’s sophomore season never got on track, as he has been sidelined by multiple injuries and illnesses. He missed all of training camp while rehabilitating his shoulder from off-season surgery. Sometime during training camp, he was diagnosed with a tumor on his thyroid gland, but was still in the opening-night lineup. ... Read More
Old friends Orpik, Niskanen become foes as Penguins host Capitals
The Penguins will take to Consol Energy Center ice tonight for the first time following their Christmas break, and for a change, they were greeted with some good injury news. Center Brandon Sutter, held out of the last two games as a precaution while being tested for the mumps, tested negative and will return to the lineup tonight. Also poised to return is defenseman Robert Bortuzzo, who has missed five games with an undisclosed injury. “I feel good,” said Bortuzzo after morning skate. ... Read More