Sidney Crosby, who went from 129th overall in scoring to third, has been the core of the Pittsburgh Penguins turning their season around. It was announced today that he was elected as team MVP and deservedly so. When coach Mike Sullivan's reign began, Crosby ignited and is currently the NHL's leading scorer since then with 62 points (25 G, 37 A). The ability for Crosby to not only score, but to pass the puck and set up his teammates is invaluable. He has come up big game after game and has ... Read More
Fleury-less Penguins clinch playoff spot with win against Islanders
Learning that Marc-Andre Fleury did not join the Pittsburgh Penguins (44-25-8) in their trip to face the New York Islanders (42-25-9), Matt Murray was thrown in between the pipes and dazzled with his performance. Murray, along with other contributors, helped the Penguins clinch their 10th straight playoff spot, which could become the league's longest streak if the Detroit Red Wings should fail to qualify this season. This afternoon, the offense was led by Matt Cullen and Oskar Sundqvist, who ... Read More
Kessel shootout goal completes comeback against Sabres
The Pittsburgh Penguins (42-25-8) found themselves down 3-0 against the Buffalo Sabres (31-35-10), but were able to climb out of a deep hole. Tom Kuhnhackl had two points (1 G, 1 A) and was the tying goal for Pittsburgh in the second period. Before tonight's game, in their last eight meetings Pittsburgh held a commanding 8-0 record with 33 goals and a 31.8 percent powerplay, compared to only nine goals and an 11.1 percent powerplay by Buffalo. The Penguins would end up roaring back and ... Read More
Pens Preview: Penguins look to finish month on high a note
Pittsburgh Penguins (42-25-8) The Penguins, who are coming off of a stellar over tie win against the New York Rangers, will have the Buffalo Sabres to deal with this evening in Pittsburgh. The Penguins need to prevent themselves from underestimating their competition and put together a solid win. With Matt Murray in-between the pipes for Pittsburgh this evening, the offense must be able to continue their dominance and find an early lead. "[Sitting often has] been a different challenge I ... Read More
Crosby’s overtime goal pulls Penguins closer to second place in Metropolitan Division
This evening the New York Rangers (43-24-8) hosted the Pittsburgh Penguins (41-25-8) in a battle that made the battle in the Eastern Conference and the Metropolitan Division that much more interesting. Eric Staal scored a pair of goals and were the Rangers' only two goals in their 3-2 loss against the Penguins. Pittsburgh drew even closer to the second place spot in their division with tonight's win and has made the race for the playoffs much more interesting. Marc-Andre Fleury has continued ... Read More
Kessel & Bonino help put Penguins back on track; Hagelin scores a pair
Kessel stood out tonight as the Pittsburgh Penguins'(40-25-8) difference maker in its 7-2 win over the Detroit Red Wings (37-26-11). Bonino, who was a game-time decision, contributed a goal and two assists. Each had four points in today's game and combined for seven assists. Fans also witnessed Hagelin scoring a pair of goals and put up his fifth and sixth point in his last five games. Today's win against the Red Wings marks the sixth six-goal game without Evgeni Malkin on the ice. ... Read More
Devils end Penguins winning streak in shutout victory
The Pittsburgh Penguins (40-24-8) hosted the New Jersey Devils (35-31-7) this evening at Consol Energy Center. Pittsburgh entered tonight's game on a six game winning, which was halted tonight. The 3-0 loss came with no offensive showing. The Penguins were unable to muster much against Scott Wedgewood who made only his second start in his career. In his first game he allowed only one goal and tonight stopped all 39 shots. Marc-Andre Fleury and the rest of the team seemed to have let some ... Read More
Pens Preview: Can Penguins keep the momentum against Devils?
Pittsburgh Penguins (40-24-8) The Pittsburgh Penguins are arguably playhing their best hockey this season. The struggles of the first part of the season have all but been wiped from memory. The 6-2 victory against the Washington Capitals showcased that the Penguins are capable of beating the best teams in the league. Brian Dumoulin, who sustained a minor injury in Sunday's game against the Capitals, is expected to be a game-time decision, but has made progress after being carried off to ... Read More
Sidney Crosby named NHL’s first star of the week
For the second time this season, the Pittsburgh Penguins' captain, Sidney Crosby, has been named the NHL's first star of the week. Crosby has dominated lately and is currently third in the league in scoring behind Chicago's Patrick Kane and Dallas' Jamie Benn. Crosby also has a 12-game point streak, the longest of the season for him. He finished this past week with seven points, give of which being assists. This was something that was missing from Crosby's game at the beginning of the season. ... Read More
Pens top Capitals; tied for second in division
This evening the Washington Capitals (51-14-5) traveled on the road to face the Pittsburgh Penguins (39-24-8). What began as a shaky start for the Penguins, turned to quick goals and physical play. The game got very heated in the second period and ultimately climaxed to T.J. Oshie landing a few punches to Sidney Crosby while on the ground. In the same period the Capitals were able to evaporate a two goal deficit with a goal from Jason Chimera and Andre Burakovsky. However, a quick goal less ... Read More