The Pittsburgh Penguins announced this afternoon that they have extended the contracts of Bryan Rust, Scott Wilson, and Tom Kuhnhackl. These extensions show the confidence the front office has in believing they will be able to continue to produce and get the job done. All three deals begin with the 2016-17 season and end following the 2017-18 season. The value of Rust's contract averages to be $640,000, and both Wilson and Kuhnhackl's contract averages $625,000. At this price, Pittsburgh ... Read More
Penguins offense surges past Rangers
Yesterday, the Pittsburgh Penguins (35-24-8) visited the second place Metropolitan Division team, the New York Rangers (39-22-7). The Penguins saw a surge of offense, came from both household names and players who have filled in and have taken advantage of their playing time. Conor Sheary scored two goals tonight and additional players like Eric Fehr, Tom Kuhnhackl, and Bryan Rust all had a part of the pie yesterday as well. Marc-Andre Fleury stood on his head in the first period with 19 ... Read More
Pair of powerplay goals lead Islanders past Penguins
The Pittsburgh Penguins (34-23-8) played their second of four on the road tonight matching up against Metropolitan Division rival, the New York Islanders (36-20-7). A hard fought game by the Penguins proved to be nothing but history for the record books as New York would go on to win with a final score of 2-1. Both of the Islanders goals were with the man advantage. The game winning goal came from Anders Lee with just over half of the third period left in the game. With netminder Jaroslav ... Read More
Malkin scores a pair in rout against Devils
The Pittsburgh Penguins (33-23-8) went on the road this evening to begin a nine game stretch where they are playing against a division opponent. Facing the New Jersey Devils (31-28-7), the Penguins had much to prove after failing to beat the struggling Flames. Pittsburgh's offense exploded today in a 6-1 victory that helps their ability to move past Detroit for the first wildcard spot. Matt Murray allowed only one goal on only 18 shots. Evgeni Malkin was able to find the back of the net ... Read More
Penguins fall to struggling Flames
Following a sensation win over the Rangers a few nights ago, the Pittsburgh Penguins (33-22-8) hosted the Calgary Flames (26-34-4) in a game that was close for the whole duration. Patric Hornqvist continued putting up big numbers finished the game with a goal and an assist. Sidney Crosby scored Pittsburgh’s second goal giving the team a 2-1 lead. However, the Flames shot home two straight goals following Crosby’s and put Calgary on top. Scoring their third straight, the Flames put the game ... Read More
Pens use big second period to defeat Rangers
When it comes to playing the Rangers, the past few seasons have not been too kind to the Penguins. The Broadway Blueshirts have ended the Pens' last two seasons, and boast an 11-1-1 record in the last 13 meetings including playoffs. The Penguins urgency finally paid off Thursday night. Behind three goals late in the second period, the Penguins cruised to a 4-1 win over the Rangers at Consol Energy Center. The first period was rather slow with both teams heading into the intermission tied at ... Read More
Capitals edge out late goal to defeat Penguins
The Pittsburgh Penguins (32-21-8) traveled on the road this evening to play against the Washington Capitals (45-12-4). This makeup game from January began with Pittsburgh storming out of the gate and taking a commanding lead. However, Washington’s offense started putting pressure on starting goaltender Matt Murray and came back to tie the game. Late in the third period, the Capitals converted on a power play that gave them the final 3-2 victory. Quick Start The Penguins matched up ... Read More
Hornqvist’s hat trick leads Penguins to dominant win over Coyotes
Battling for playoff position, the Pittsburgh Penguins (31-21-8) came out with all cylinders firing against the Arizona Coyotes (27-29-6) this evening at Consol Energy Center. The offense played fast all night and dominated the Coyotes shooting the puck 33 times and threading the needle on precise passes. Patric Hornqvist scored his first career hat trick this evening scoring three of the Penguins six total goals. Marc-Andre Fleury was able to put together his second straight win allowing no ... Read More
Rutherford plays it safe during NHL trade deadline
After years of dealing away young talent for expensive and often over-hyped rentals, the front office decided to approach this year more conservatively. With limited cap space and attractive assets, Pittsburgh may not have had much of a choice, but it is a good choice nonetheless. Mortgaging the future for the "win now" mentality has backfired on the Penguins in the past. Trading for Jarome Iginla, Douglas Murray and Brenden Morrow proved to stagnate the building and development of fresh ... Read More
Penguins trade Plotnikov to Coyotes
The Pittsburgh Penguins started off Trade Deadline Day by shipping offseason acquisition Sergei Plotnikov to the Arizona Coyotes for prospect Matthias Plactha and a seventh-round draft pick in 2017. The Penguins signed Plotnikov in July after the Russian forward scored 15 goals and finished with 36 points in 56 games with Lokomotiv Yaroslavl of the KHL last season. In 32 NHL games with the Penguins, Plotnikov managed only two assists and last played on Jan. 6. Touted as a physical ... Read More