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The Islanders are a young, skilled group that is right there in the battle for a playoff spot. But on Saturday night in Pittsburgh, they got absolutely dominated by the high-powered Penguins. Despite missing Evgeni Malkin, who missed the game...
DEFENSE INVOLVED The Penguins defensemen factored in heavily on the scoresheet on Saturday in Toronto. Paul Martin scored a goal and an assist, Kris Letang (the NHL’s top-scoring blueliner) collected two assists and Matt Niskanen and Brooks Orpik both finished...
What a comeback win for the Pittsburgh Penguins over hated rival Philadelphia on Thursday evening. That’s mainly because the Penguins seemed doomed after the first period. They got absolutely dominated by the Flyers, who entered the first intermission with a...
It’s customary for the Penguins to serve wicked wrist shots, pinpoint passes and earth-shattering body checks against opposing players. But the Pens traded in their sweaters and sticks for tuxedos and bowties Tuesday night – just one day after five...
“It didn’t look like there was any way to get through those two guys and he found a way,” Crosby marveled of Malkin’s goal, which tied the score 2-2 with 14:22 remaining in the third period. “You don’t see that...
Game Day Interview Post Game
What an insane game! A win is a win, but I was a stressed out Pens fan watching the game lead to that. Wow. Kris had 4 assists and is currently leading in points of defensemen in the league! I...
PENS REFLECT ON THERRIEN A lot of Pens on the current roster were on the team when Michel Therrien was the club’s head coach. Nine Pens played for Therrien, but his biggest impression was left on the young stars like...
RALEIGH, N.C. — For some players, the feel of NHL hockey comes through a steady build. For others, excelling at the game is a lengthy process. Count Carolina forward Jiri Tlusty as a member of the second group. The 24-year-old...
SUNRISE, Fla. — Tomas Kopecky says he enjoys doing the dirty work. He likes it even more when his effort pays off the way it did Tuesday night. By getting in front of the net, Kopecky sparked a Florida Panthers...