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
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
Capitals demolish Penguins 7-1 in rivalry game
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
Penguins start season 2-0 with 3-2 win over Ducks
Phil Kessel and Evgeni Malkin carried a captain-less Pittsburgh Penguins (2-0-0) past the visiting Anaheim Ducks (0-2-0) by a 3-2 score. Ian Cole scored Pittsburgh's first goal of the game in the first period, shooting near the blue line and gunning it past the Ducks' goalie, Jonathan Bernier. Anaheim's Cam Fowler answered the Penguins' goal on a two-man-advantage power play. Kessel's powerplay goal midway through the second ended up becoming the game-winning goal — Conor Sheary scored for ... Read More
Despite great playoff performance, Crosby not right choice to win Conn Smythe
When Sidney Crosby was named the winner of the Conn Smythe trophy moments after the Pittsburgh Penguins had secured their fourth Stanley Cup victory last night over the San Jose Sharks, it was the name most people expected. Understandable, considering Crosby's effort throughout the playoffs and, in particular, his dazzling performance in Sunday's Cup-clinching victory in San Jose. It could be argued that Crosby's effort in that Game 6 against the Sharks alone was enough to secure the award ... Read More
Penguins win Stanley Cup, beat Sharks 3-1 in chaotic Game 6
On the sport's biggest stage, it was the Pittsburgh Penguins' stars who shone brightest. In an epic Game 6 against the San Jose Sharks, the Penguins won, 3-1, and hoisted Lord Stanley's Cup at SAP Center. Captain Sidney Crosby was awarded the Conn Smythe trophy as the MVP of the playoffs. Sure, the Penguins were unable to win the series at home in front of their fans, but over 16,000 people gathered at Consol Energy Center to watch and cheer for Pittsburgh. And they got to see quite the ... Read More
Kessel, Hagelin key to Penguins run
Pittsburgh Penguins players Phil Kessel and Carl Hagelin are both new to the city for the 2015-16 season. This postseason, the duo has become a valuable asset to the team, who have helped to lead them to the Stanley Cup Final. Kessel has 59 points this season, 26 goals and 33 assists. Hagelin has 27 points, 10 goals and 17 assists. Individually, they are a mix of speed of shot accuracy, but together they are a dynamic duo. Phil Kessel Kessel began his NHL career with the Boston ... 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, Sharks ready for pivotal Game 3
Pittsburgh Penguins Last time out, Conor Sheary and the Pittsburgh Penguins defeated the San Jose Sharks quickly in overtime. Now, entering Game 3 on the road and up 2-0 in the series, the Penguins are just two wins away from hoisting the Cup. The Penguins have seen a mix of both veteran and rookie presence in this series, which has been devastating for the Sharks. While not scoring a ton, Sidney Crosby has been stellar for the Penguins, and Evgeni Malkin has been his superstar self, as ... Read More