After five days off for the All-Star break, the Pittsburgh Penguins (31-13-5) hosted the Nashville Predators (24-17-8) for the first game of the second half of the season. Following a 1-1 first period, the Penguins had yet again another offensive barrage in the second period, where they scored three goals. Pittsburgh managed to hang on to the lead all the way through and finished the game with a solid 4-2 win. While the Predators were able to score a goal in the latter half of the third ... Read More
Conor Sheary named NHL’s “First Star” of week
Three two-goal games in his last four games. Nine points in his last four games. Eight goals in the month of January. Yeah, it makes sense that Pittsburgh Penguins left winger Conor Sheary is this week's NHL “First Star.” The NHL has named @csheary13, Thomas Greiss and @TJOshie77 as the @Molson_Canadian 3 Stars of the Week. https://t.co/30rXv9la7A — NHL (@NHL) January 23, 2017 In the four games that the undrafted Sheary has a league-best nine points (6G, 3A), the Penguins have gone ... Read More
Penguins dominate third period against Bruins to win fourth straight
Not too long ago the Pittsburgh Penguins (30-11-5) were on a three-game skid. With its 5-1 win Sunday against the Boston Bruins (23-21-6), Pittsburgh has found itself on a four-game win streak. This fourth win in a row has helped separate the Penguins from the New York Rangers for third place in the division, and Pittsburgh now only trails the Columbus Blue by a single point for second place (the Washington Capitals are currently in first). The 5-1 victory Sunday night featured both an ... Read More
Penguins snap three-game road losing streak, Murray bounces back
After a game where Matt Murray allowed a staggering seven goals, the Pittsburgh Penguins' young goalie allowed only one against the Montreal Canadiens (27-13-6) in Pittsburgh's 4-1 win Wednesday night. With the defense allowing only 20 shots on net, Murray’s job was considerably easier than in his previous game against the Washington Capitals. The game began with both teams' offenses off to a good start, but Pittsburgh (28-11-5) got on the board firsts thanks to a wide-open Ian Cole flying ... Read More
Penguins edge out Capitals in offensive onslaught
On Monday night, fans were once again treated to one of the most intense division rivalries in the league, when the Pittsburgh Penguins (27-11-5) took the ice against the Washington Capitals (29-9-6). While the teams combined for a staggering 15 goals, the Penguins just edged out the 8-7 win in overtime. The game ended in just 34 seconds into the extra period when Conor Sheary zoomed down the boards and shot right at the Capitals' goalie, Braden Holtby. The puck was never completely gathered, ... Read More
Penguins blow two-goal lead to for third-straight loss
Prior to Thursday, the Pittsburgh Penguins (26-11-5) hadn't lost two games in a row all season. And now the Penguins have added to that losing streak, falling 6-3 to the Detroit Red Wings (18-19-6) on Saturday night. A Kris Letang goal in the opening minute of the game instantly put Pittsburgh in the lead. And the Penguins' lead would increase in the second period with a goal from Evgeni Malkin. But Detroit wouldn't go down without a fight. Two straight Red Wings goals by Gustav Nyquist and ... Read More
Ovechkin, Capitals break Penguins’ five-game win streak
With their five-game win streak on the line, on Wednesday night the Pittsburgh Penguins (26-8-5) went on the road to the divisional-rival Washington Capitals (26-9-5). Entering the game with good news that goaltender Matt Murray was cleared to dress, Pittsburgh looked to upset the Capitals on their own ice. However, things didn't go as the Penguins had hoped, and they lost this game 5-2. Although starting goaltender Marc-Andre Fleury has been on a roll lately, giving up only eight goals ... Read More
Penguins haven’t missed a step in first game of 2017
After a long week since their last game, the Pittsburgh Penguins (26-8-5) won their fifth straight game after beating the Tampa Bay Lightning (19-19-4) 6-2 on Sunday evening at PPG Paints arena. Following a scoreless first period, the Lightning got on the board first when Jonathan Drouin scored. However, his goal was answered by Conor Sheary and Eric Fehr in the same period to give the Penguins a 2-1 lead heading into the final period of play. Two quick goals in the third period — one by ... Read More
Five best Pittsburgh sports moments from 2016
Farewell, 2016. You won’t be missed. (But we will miss you, The King.) But as much as 2016 sucked, there were some great sports moments in the Steel City. Here, we look at the top-5 Pittsburgh sports moments from 2016. 5. Starling Marte and Gregory Polanco come into their own Andrew McCutchen had a pretty bad season — there’s really no way to sugar coat it. But fellow outfielders Starling Marte and Gregory Polanco both came into their own this season, which promises big things for ... Read More
Matt Murray out “week to week” with lower-body injury
Pittsburgh Penguins goaltender Matt Murray is “week to week” with a lower-body injury, head coach Mike Sullivan said Thursday. Murray suffered the injury in Wednesday night's win over the Carolina Hurricanes, although it's unclear exactly what play Murray was injured on. He left after the second period and was replaced by Marc-Andre Fleury. Murray started the 2016-17 season on the injured reserve because of a broken thumb he suffered in the World Cup of Hockey. But when he returned to the ... Read More