Tomas Vokoun was looking for a pleasant homecoming when he returned to Florida to face his formal team. Instead, he was pulled in the second period and the Penguins were forced to play catchup. While they did even the score before the second intermission, a mistake by Kris Letang and a perfect shot from Tomas Fleischmann ended up making the difference as the Panthers defeated the Penguins 6-4. Tomas Kopecky got the Panthers on the board with a backhand shot. Brian Campbell took the puck to ... Read More
Bennett’s first NHL goal makes the difference in Pens win
No Geno, no problem. Sidney Crosby scored twice, Beau Bennett added his first of his career, and Marc-Andre Fleury made 27 saves as the Penguins defeated the Lightning 5-3 depsite playing without Evgeni Malkin. The win moved Pittsburgh two points ahead of the New Jersey Devils for the Atlantic Division. Crosby gave the Penguins a 1-0 lead just 1:16 into the opening period. Chris Kunitz took advantage of one of many Lightning turnovers in the first period, intercepting the puck at center ... Read More
Yinzer of the Week: Marc-Andre Fleury
For the past two weeks, Lucky Jones has taken home Yinzer gold, but this week he was outsed by someone who Penguins fans have a love-hate relationship with: Marc-Andre Fleury. Fleury played in two games for the Pens this past week and they won both times with him in goal. Against Buffalo last Sunday, he saved 30 of 33 shots, giving him a save percentage of .909. Even though he allowed three goals, the Pens were able to score just one more than the Sabres and pick up the 4-3 win. The Pens ... Read More
Penguins beat Panthers; lose Malkin
The Pittsburgh Penguins rebounded from a crushing loss on Wednesday to defeat the Florida Panthers 3-1, Friday night at Consol Energy Center. The bigger story, however, is the loss of Evgeni Malkin who crashed crazily into the boards behind the Florida net early in the third period. The reigning MVP and scoring champion skated off the ice on his own power, but never returned to action. The Penguins would respond by scoring two third period goals to defeat the Panthers, ruining an ... Read More
Another Penguins “Jersey” Gets Retired
I’m still fairly new to the sports fanatics club. Alright, maybe not that new, I have been a sports nut for about eight years now. Yeah, that’s it. Not since I was born. I know, surprising right? I developed my love of all things football and hockey thanks to my sports nut husband. I swear he was born wearing hockey skates and throwing a football. Way back in the day he took me to my first ever Pens game when the Mellon was still around. I was excited and surprised. I mean what kind of man ... Read More
Déjà Vu: Flyers win wild game at Consol vs Penguins
This game followed the same formula as most of the playoff games between the Pittsburgh Penguins and Philadelphia Flyers, last season. The Penguins got up by two goals; the Flyers came back. There were double digit goal totals, as well as 48 penalty minutes and a few scraps along the way. But in the end, the beat went on for the Flyers, regardless of where each team was in the standings heading into the contest. Jakub Voracek scored a hat trick, including the game-winner with 1:31 left ... Read More
Penguins should be buyers this year
The Pittsburgh Penguins are currently in first place in the Atlantic Division, and in second place in the Eastern Conference behind the Montreal Canadiens by only one point. The Penguins are playing good hockey and you might think that a trade is not necessary, but every team can get better. With the trade deadline only a little over a month away, teams are starting to decide whether or not they are going to make a move. Very few teams see themselves as sellers this year since the season is ... Read More
Penguins should wait on making a deal
Last week, Pens GM Ray Shero was reportedly in attendance for the Colorado Avalanche/Minnesota Wild game. His interest in what is otherwise seen as an uninteresting game for the Pittsburgh Penguins, is purely a sign of scouting for a possible trade. The Penguins are rumored to be interested in Devin Setoguchi, as reported by Rob Rossi a few weeks ago, as well as Matt Cullen. Setoguchi is seen as a potential suitor for Sidney Crosby's wing while Cullen is nothing more than a 36 year old third ... Read More
Could Penguins trade for Iginla?
It is really hard to pin point anything that the Pittsburgh Penguins may need to add to their roster, but one thing may be sticking out in Penguins fans minds. A veteran presence may be something many people overlook or say is overrated, but it is something that sticks out between the 2009 Stanley Cup year to this team. A name that has surfaced through the grapevine is Calgary Flames forward Jarome Iginla. Iginla could be that veteran presence that this team could use moving forward the rest ... Read More
Martin’s late goal pushes Pens past Sabres
With the country celebrating "Hockey Day in America" it was only fitting than an American scored the game-winning goal; even if the losing goaltender was from the United States as well. Paul Martin scored his second goal of the year with 2:04 remaining in the third period to lift the Penguins over the Sabres, 4-3. The Penguins took a 1-0 lead just 35 seconds into the opening period on their first shot of the game. Chris Kunitz won a race to the puck along the boards in the offensive zone, ... Read More