Pittsburgh Penguins (4-2-1) The Pittsburgh Penguins sure did see a spark in their offense in the team's last game out against the Panthers. Although Pittsburgh only won by one, the game marked the debut of captain Sidney Crosby, who had missed time with a concussion. And against the Panthers, Crosby's presence was clearly felt — he scored a single goal that turned out to be a difference-maker. But Thursday, defenseman Kris Letang will be sidelined once again with an upper body injury, and ... Read More
Crosby scores in season-debut, Penguins win 3-2
He’s baaaccckkk. Pittsburgh Penguins captain Sidney Crosby made his season debut after missing the first six games of the 2016-17 season with a concussion, but he looked like he had hardly missed a step. And Tuesday night, he certainly made his presence felt. In the second period, Crosby scored a beautiful one-timer on a power play off a pass from Evgeni Malkin, and Crosby had three more shots on goal. With goals from Carl Hagelin and Eric Fehr in the third period, the Penguins (4-2-1) ... Read More
Sidney Crosby a game-time decision against Panthers
Pittsburgh Penguins (3-2-1) Buzz is surrounding the Pittsburgh Penguins' locker room with the possibility that captain Sidney Crosby will return to the lineup for tonight's game against the Florida Panthers. Crosby hasn't played a game yet this season, and, while the team has turned in some solid performances, the captain's presence has clearly been missed. Listed as a game-time decision, Crosby will only start if he feels comfortable enough to suit up. “He had a strong practice this ... Read More
Injury-plagued Penguins try to steal game on the road
Nashville Predators (1-3-0) So far this season, the Nashville Predators have had a few bugs — not only in their game, but in their locker room, too. In their last game out, a 5-3 loss to the Detroit Red Wings, forwards Ryan Johansen and Craig Smith (along with several others) contracted what is believed to be food poisoning. “Last night, we got into a situation where we suspect that we're dealing with some food poisoning in Detroit,” said head coach David Poile said. It's ... Read More
Penguins stun Sharks in Stanley Cup rematch
For the first time since meeting in the Stanley Cup Finals, the Pittsburgh Penguins (3-1-1) faced off against the visiting San Jose Sharks (3-2-0). The Sharks controlled the game for all but about the last 15 minutes. Down 2-0, center Evgeni Malkin began the assault against San Jose and scored. A few minutes later, center Scott Wilson scored his first goal of the season and tied the game at two goals apiece. Finally, right winger Patric Hornqvist brought home the game and gave ... Read More
Murray, Penguins agree to three-year contract extension
Thursday, the Pittsburgh Penguins announced that they and Matt Murray agreed to a three-year contract extension with an annual value of $3.75 million. For a Stanley Cup Champion, general manager Jim Rutherford really got a great value with this move. “We have a young goalie that has had a very good career,” Rutherford said. “He won a Stanley Cup, played extremely well, and we feel he has a bright future ahead and a long future ahead of him. Getting him on a bridge contract at that number ... Read More
Penguins get shut out, Letang leaves with injury
In the Pittsburgh Penguins' (2-1-1) first road game of the season, against the Montreal Canadiens (2-0-1), the home team, in its home-opener, was able to capitalize on the man-advantage and on the Penguins' injuries. Defenseman Kris Letang and winger Conor Sheary didn't finish the game for Pittsburgh, and the Pittsburgh offense was unable to tally a single goal in the 3-0 loss. Marc-Andre Fleury, who was slotted in at goal, didn't look as effective as he did in his first three ... Read More
First road game will test Penguins after OT loss
Montreal Canadiens (1-0-1) For the first time this year, the Montreal Canadiens will be playing on home ice at the Bell Centre. Defenseman Shea Weber, a big offseason acquisition by Montreal, will be playing for the first time in his new home. So far this season, Weber has two assists, but winger Brendan Gallagher leads the team with two goals and an assist this early in the season. The Canadiens have some very young players on their roster. While youth can be the reason behind ... Read More
Penguins look to start season 3-0 vs. Colorado
Pittsburgh Penguins (2-0-0) Head coach Mike Sullivan's team has started out of the gates looking pretty good without its top player, Sidney Crosby. Hosting the Colorado Avalanche Monday night will conclude Pittsburgh's early three-game homestand. Goaltender Marc-Andre Fleury has already been Pittsburgh's biggest impact player this season, and the Avalanche will have to exhaust the Penguins' netminder early. In his first two games, Fleury has stopped 73 of 77 shots. When teammate and ... Read More
Penguins start season 2-0 with 3-2 win over Ducks
Phil Kessel and Evgeni Malkin carried a captain-less Pittsburgh Penguins (2-0-0) past the visiting Anaheim Ducks (0-2-0) by a 3-2 score. Ian Cole scored Pittsburgh's first goal of the game in the first period, shooting near the blue line and gunning it past the Ducks' goalie, Jonathan Bernier. Anaheim's Cam Fowler answered the Penguins' goal on a two-man-advantage power play. Kessel's powerplay goal midway through the second ended up becoming the game-winning goal — Conor Sheary scored for ... Read More