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Watch: Penguins’ Rivals Have Old-Fashioned Line Brawl!
It’s been a long time since teams dropped the gloves for a good old-fashioned line brawl at the opening faceoff, at least at the NHL level. The New Jersey Devils and New York Rangers did just that on Wednesday. Anyone remember the Canadiens vs. Nordiques line brawls of the...
Better Late Than Never: Penguins Respond, Finally Reveal Character?
It would be impossible to say with certainty, but the crucible of facing elimination and perhaps seismic-level offseason changes has finally revealed the character of the Pittsburgh Penguins. They are just three points out of a playoff spot in the Eastern Conference. Rickard Rakell spoke postgame Tuesday. His voice is...
Dan’s Daily: Holy Penguins, Losing Capitals, Most Impactful Trades
The Pittsburgh Penguins were admittedly battling the schedule as their jam-packed calendar had far too many games in far too few days. Yet the road-weary Penguins found a spark, shocking the New Jersey Devils with a five-goal third period, re-inserting themselves into the Eastern Conference playoff race. The Washington Capitals were put in their place by the Buffalo Sabres, who also had a third-period outburst. Sportsnet looked at the most impactful deals at the NHL trade deadline, and the Philadelphia Flyers are getting their Russian goalies all at once.
Penguins Postgame: Guts and Exhaustion, Pens Saving Season?
Here come the Pittsburgh Penguins. The Penguins both roared back in their game against the New Jersey Devils, rallying from a 3-1 third period deficit for a 6-3 win, and they’ve roared back into the playoff race. The Penguins lacked energy and had little challenge for New Jersey for...
Penguins Room: No Quit, ‘We’re Still in This Fight’
NEWARK, N.J. — The Pittsburgh Penguins’ playoff chances were barely visible to the naked eye before their game against New Jersey at Prudential Center Tuesday night. And they were a whole lot smaller by the time the second intermission rolled around. The Devils had a 3-1 lead then,...
Penguins Grades: Unbelievable. Nedeljkovic, ‘Gutsy’ Pens Fight Back
The spirit was there, but the legs were weary. The goal was about hanging on, more so than winning. The Pittsburgh Penguins were playing their third game in four days against a faster, well-rested New Jersey Devils. The first and second periods looked exactly as you might expect as the...
Bedeviled No More: Penguins Rally Past New Jersey, 6-3
NEWARK, N.J. — Maybe this was a must-win game for the Pittsburgh Penguins. Or perhaps it was closer to a can’t-lose. Doesn’t matter what it’s called, though, because their 6-3 come-from-behind victory over New Jersey at Prudential Center Tuesday night was exactly what they needed to keep them longshot playoff hopes alive.
(Updated): Penguins Recall Top Goalie Prospect Blomqvist
The Pittsburgh Penguins now list top goalie prospect Joel Blomqvist on the NHL roster, and team sources confirm he will be recalled before the Penguins face the New Jersey Devils at the Prudential Center Tuesday night. The goalie situation stems from the virus which has infected several players in the...
Chaos: More Possible Penguins Playoff Scenarios Unfold
The Pittsburgh Penguins’ inability to hold a third-period lead is surpassed only by the New York Islanders’ disdain for winning in regulation. The Penguins have 10 overtime and shootout losses, but the Islanders have 15. Monday night, the Penguins got a little help from the Islanders, but not...
Still Desperate; Penguins Game 75 vs. Devils: Lines, Notes & How to Watch
The Pittsburgh Penguins are right back at it Tuesday when they move from Manhattan to Newark to take on the New Jersey Devils. The Penguins (33-30-11) incredibly still have a slim shot at making the playoffs after they knocked off the top team in the NHL, the New York Rangers, 5-2 Monday.
Dan’s Daily: Tortorella Shreds Flyers; Penguins Surprise
The Pittsburgh Penguins pulled a stunner Monday night by handling the New York Rangers at Madison Square Garden, earning a point in their fifth straight game. The Eastern Conference playoff race is further muddled as the Philadelphia Flyers and New York Islanders went to overtime, though Flyers coach John Tortorella shredded his team afterward. The St. Louis Blues will be heavily mentioned in coming NHL trade rumors. And yeah, Sidney Crosby is one of the best of all time.
Penguins Postgame: Crosby, Nedeljkovic, and Arguing the Lineup
The Pittsburgh Penguins played to their better angels Monday with a gritty, disciplined win over the New York Rangers at Madison Square Garden. The Penguins held firm in the third period when the Rangers pushed back, trying to erase a 3-0 deficit. The Penguins wobbled for a moment as New York scored a pair of goals, but then Bryan Rust and Sidney Crosby scored empty netters for a 5-2 win.
Penguins Room: Crosby’s ‘Remarkable’ Feats; Nedeljkovic Dazzles
NEW YORK — Thousands of men have played in the NHL. Until Monday night, exactly one of them, Wayne Gretzky, had averaged at least a point per game for 19 seasons. That list doubled in size during the final minute of the Pittsburgh Penguins’ 5-2 victory over the New York Rangers at Madison Square Garden, when Sidney Crosby scored into an empty net for his 82nd point of 2023-24.
Penguins Grades: Where Has That Been?! Gritty Pens Beat Rangers
Where in the world has that sort of crisp passing, skating, and dedication to defense been? The Pittsburgh Penguins have stumbled, bumbled, and only intermittently appeared to resemble the team they are on paper. With just nine games remaining in the regular season and the playoffs seemingly nothing more than the dreams during an afternoon nap.
Sidney Crosby Ties Wayne Gretzky Record
Not Mario Lemieux, Jaromir Jagr, or even Gordie Howe has achieved the feat that Pittsburgh Penguins captain Sidney Crosby accomplished Monday night. Until now, there’s been only one player in NHL history who has averaged at least a point per game for 19 seasons. That player was the unquestioned...
Penguins Beat Rangers, 5-2; Crosby Makes History
NEW YORK — The Pittsburgh Penguins had plenty of reasons to lose this game. The goalie who had been penciled in to start for them ended up being too ill to play. One of their third-pairing defensemen also was a late scratch because he was sick. And, oh yeah,...
Tristan Jarry, Defenseman Are Late Scratch vs. Rangers
The Pittsburgh Penguins had a couple of late scratches Monday before they faced the New York Rangers at Madison Square Garden, including goalie Tristan Jarry. Monday morning, coach Mike Sullivan said Jarry would start in goal, ending a four-game absence in which Alex Nedeljkovic started. However, when the team began warmups, Nedeljkovic led the team on the ice.
Yes, Penguins’ Remaining Games Still Matter … to Someone
NEW YORK — The Pittsburgh Penguins believe they still have something at stake in the final nine games of the regular season. They contend it is a chance to climb back into the fight for an Eastern Conference playoff berth. Reality, in the form of mathematics, says it almost...
Why It Best Penguins DON’T Tank This Year
The Pittsburgh Penguins are potentially three points out of a playoff spot. Three. Go ahead and read that, re-read that, and try not to flame the comments section with a litany of anger and disgust. This season has been an exercise in the obnoxious. Every Penguins opportunity has been met...
Tough Task; Penguins Game 74 vs. Rangers: Lines, Notes & How to Watch
The Pittsburgh Penguins kick off a stretch of three road games in four nights on Monday, and what a test that will be. The Penguins (32-30-11) face the top team in the NHL Monday when they travel to play the New York Rangers (50-20-4) before moving on to New Jersey and Washington, two more Metropolitan Division clubs.
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