So far, so good. Saturday night, the Pittsburgh Penguins' stars came out and shined in the team's 6-2 victory over the Washington Capitals at the Verizon Center. The Penguins got goals from Phil Kessel (2), Jake Guentzel (2), Evgeni Malkin and Matt Cullen to take a commanding 2-0 series lead over the Capitals heading to Pittsburgh for Monday's Game 3. Teams that have won the first two games on the road in a best-of-seven series are 69-18 all time. Pittsburgh got off to a very rocky ... Read More
Best tweets from Game 1 of Penguins-Capitals playoff series
Last night, the Pittsburgh Penguins beat the Washington Capitals, 3-2, in Game 1 of the second round of the Stanley Cup playoffs. Sidney Crosby had a phenomenal game in front of net, scoring two goals, while Marc-Andre Fleury had a spectacular game in net. Here are some of the best tweets from the game. 1. No matter what happens tonight, make sure you yell at strangers on the internet afterwards. #LetsGoPens — Meesh (@HockeyMeesh) April 27, 2017 2. The Duquesne Incline in #Pittsburgh ... Read More
Crosby scores two to lead Penguins to 3-2 victory over Capitals
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
Penguins versus Capitals the “real” Stanley Cup Finals
This season, the Pittsburgh Penguins and the Washington Capitals have easily been two of the best teams in the NHL. And now, the two are set to meet in the second round of the Stanley Cup playoffs — meaning, unfortunately for viewers and hockey fans, only one of these teams will make it to the Eastern Conference Finals. The Penguins and Capitals aren't strangers; they met four times this season, splitting the series. And the games weren't exactly low-scoring, either, with Pittsburgh winning ... 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
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
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 begin road trip against bitter rivals
Washington Capitals (9-4-2) The Capitals aren't far behind the Penguins for the divisional lead, and that shouldn't come as any surprise. Much like for Pittsburgh, the playoff window is narrowing, and, so far this season, Washington looks like a contender for the Cup. Braden Holtby has been a major catalyst for the Capitals' strong beginning, posting a 5-1-0 record in his last six starts. However, Washington's powerplay has been pretty bad in its last seven games, going one for ... Read More
Penguins announce preseason schedule, will open season against Capitals
After enjoying the week basking in their Stanley Cup Final win over the San Jose Sharks, it's almost time to get back to business for the Penguins, as the offseason decisions on who stays and who goes have to be made soon. Before the big free agency decisions get made, the Penguins will at least know when they will raise their championship banner, as the team announced on Monday that they will open the 2016-2017 season at home against the Washington Capitals on Thursday, October 13. The ... Read More
Crosby’s OT game winner keeps Penguins hot in D.C.
The Pittsburgh Penguins are now finding many different ways to win. After the Penguins gave up a 3-0 lead, captain Sidney Crosby silenced the relentless Capitals with a game-winning goal in overtime to give Pittsburgh a 4-3 win in the nation’s capital on Thursday night. Ever since their bland loss to the New Jersey Devils two weeks ago, the Penguins have won eight straight games. Thursday’s win also secured second place in the Metropolitan Division for Pittsburgh, which means the Penguins ... Read More