Thursday night, the Penguins had the chance to clinch a major sport trophy at home for the first time since 1960. But, the San Jose Sharks scored three goals in the first period and escaped Game 5 with a 4-2 win to take the series back to San Jose for Game 6. Penguins goaltender Matt Murray and the defense surrounding him struggled quite a bit in the beginning of the game — the Sharks got on the board with two redirected shots and a goal squeezed in by defenseman Brent Burns. Martin Jones, ... Read More
City of Pittsburgh prepares for potential historic night
The Penguins could win the Stanley Cup tonight and fans, the city’s Public Works Department and businesses are all gearing up for what could be a momentous evening. No major Pittsburgh sports team has clinched a championship at home since 1960, and the town is bubbling over with excitement. Around 19,000 fans are expected to attend Game 5 tonight, and a similar number are anticipated to gather outside Consol Energy Center to watch the game. If the Pens win tonight, a celebration will erupt ... Read More
Pens preview: The Stanley Cup will be won in Pittsburgh tonight
Pittsburgh Penguins The time has finally come. With only hours until the puck drops, Consol Energy gets the chance to see its first ever Stanley Cup being raised. In their last game, the Penguins controlled the pace of play and did not hesitate in shooting the puck. In tonight's game, coach Mike Sullivan has the chance to put his stamp on the franchise and prove that he is the man for the job, if he hasn't done that already. "I've told these guys from day one that we believe in this ... Read More
Penguins’ depth paying dividends on road to hoisting Stanley Cup
In any sport, it's convenient to have a couple of superstars. The Pittsburgh Penguins have that in the form of Sidney Crosby, Evgeni Malkin and Kris Letang. The Penguins are now one game away from their fourth Stanley Cup, and while this superstar trio has been a big part of the success, others have stepped into the spotlight, as well. Over the past two months, offseason and midseason acquisitions by general manager Jim Rutherford and call ups from AHL affiliate Wilkes-Barre/Scranton have ... Read More
Pens one win from Stanley Cup with Game 4 victory over Sharks
In Game 4 of the Stanley Cup Finals Monday night, the Pittsburgh Penguins escaped victoriously in a close and high-intensity match. Evgeni Malkin, Eric Fehr and Ian Cole all scored and helped Pittsburgh swim past the Sharks, 3-1. The Penguins are now one win away from the Stanley Cup. After a shaky Game 3, rookie goalie Matt Murray was unbelievable in Game 4, making 20 saves on 21 shots. The third period was huge for Murray, stopping 11 of 12 shots. In the third period, the Sharks played more ... Read More
In Game 4, Penguins hoping to rebound from Game 3 overtime loss
Pittsburgh Penguins Last time out, the Pittsburgh Penguins were defeated 3-2 in overtime, and they now look to redeem themselves after a disappointing Game 3. Pittsburgh goaltender Matt Murray allowed a goal he surely wishes he could get back: a top-shelf game-winner to Joonas Donskoi. Murray, however, is 4-0 in games following a loss this playoff season, which spells good news for the Penguins entering Game 4. However, Pittsburgh's power play has yet to score a goal this series, going ... Read More
Penguins drop Game 3 to Sharks in overtime, 3-2
Two overtime games in a row, two overtime goals by rookies. But this time, it was San Jose Sharks rookie Joonas Donskoi — not the Pittsburgh Penguins' Conor Sheary — who played hero, winning the game for the Sharks, 3-2, 12 minutes and 18 seconds into overtime in Game 3 of the Stanley Cup Finals. On his home ice, the Finnish rookie delivered San Jose its first-ever Stanley Cup game win and cut the series deficit in half. (The Penguins lead, 2-1). Donskoi made a nice move around the back of ... Read More
Penguins, Sharks ready for pivotal Game 3
Pittsburgh Penguins Last time out, Conor Sheary and the Pittsburgh Penguins defeated the San Jose Sharks quickly in overtime. Now, entering Game 3 on the road and up 2-0 in the series, the Penguins are just two wins away from hoisting the Cup. The Penguins have seen a mix of both veteran and rookie presence in this series, which has been devastating for the Sharks. While not scoring a ton, Sidney Crosby has been stellar for the Penguins, and Evgeni Malkin has been his superstar self, as ... Read More
Sheary, Murray lead Pens to Game 2 victory
Forty-nine times a team in the Stanley Cup Finals had a 2-0 lead, 44 of them went on to hoist Lord Stanley's trophy. The Pittsburgh Penguins, after defeating the San Jose Sharks last night, 2-1, will now see the series shift away to play in California. Although each game has been close on the score sheet, the two teams are playing on completely different levels. Pittsburgh is playing like a well-oiled machine and it is showing. Though they haven't been able to separate themselves by much in ... Read More
Penguins, Sharks ready for important Game 2
Pittsburgh Penguins Young players and established stars alike have given the Pittsburgh Penguins hope of hoisting the trophy after taking Game 1 against the San Jose Sharks. In a game dominated by speed and athleticism, the Penguins were able to damper the Sharks' excitement in their first-ever game in the Stanley Cup Finals. Although Pittsburgh was out-played in the second period, the team dominated for most of the game and controlled the pace. If they want to win again, the Penguins ... Read More