Sportsnet.ca 17 hours ago
Penguins at crossroads after 1st-round flameout vs. Islanders
Just 22 months removed from becoming the first team in a generation to win consecutive championships, captain Sidney Crosby and the rest of the Pittsburgh Penguins are at a crossroads. The post NHL appeared first on Sportsnet.ca.
CBC News 18 hours ago
Sidney Crosby says he won't join Team Canada for worlds
Pittsburgh Penguins captain Sidney Crosby says he won't join Team Canada for the world championships in Slovakia in May.
The Hockey Writers 23 hours ago
Penguins Playoff History With the Islanders Grows Deeper
No tarot card reader or Ouija board would have predicted the New York Islanders would sweep the Pittsburgh Penguins out of the Stanley Cup Playoffs. Sidney Crosby, Evgeni Malkin, Kris Letang, Phil Kessel and the rest had too much firepower and playoff experience. The Islanders were too young and lacked leadership and big time goaltending. […] The post Penguins Playoff History With the Islanders Grows Deeper appeared first on The Hockey Writers.
St. Louis Game Time Apr 17, 2019
Blues to play Detroit Red Wings in 2019 Kraft Hockeyville game
This isn’t the Blues’ first Hockeyville rodeo A couple of seasons ago, the Blues played the Pittsburgh Penguins in Belle Vernon, PA for that city’s Kraft Hockeyville victory. They won that game, 4-1, with a scoring onslaught that mucked up the local Pens’ fans chance to enjoy Sidney Crosby and Evgeny Malkin. This pre-season, the Blues have been tapped to play the Detroit Red Wings in another Kraft Hockeyville game, this time in Calumet, MI. It’s a pretty sweet haul for the town’s local rink - they get $150,000 in rink upgrades and $10,000 in equipment. From the press...
PensBurgh Apr 16, 2019
Penguins/Islanders Game 4 Recap: New York sweeps Pittsburgh out of 2019 NHL Playoffs
Game 4 was a lot like all the previous ones, as the New York Islanders take out the Pittsburgh Penguins 3-1 Lineups The Penguins stick with the same personnel but shuffle the forward lines to put Jared McCann up with the Sidney Crosby / Jake Guentzel line, as well as reuniting Evgeni Malkin and Phil Kessel. Let's do this. pic.twitter.com/ZsmglHDQPr— Pittsburgh Penguins (@penguins) April 16, 2019 First period Just 35, Pittsburgh strikes with some authority as their first line finally gets a point. After a nice pinch by Kris Letang to keep possession, Crosby finds a wide-open Guentzel...
The Hockey Writers Apr 16, 2019
Penguins & Pittsburgh Youth Hockey Share Intertwined History
In 2019, with the Pittsburgh Penguins in their 52nd season in the NHL, having five Stanley Cup championships to their credit, playing in their 13th consecutive playoff berth, and boasting current and alumni rosters with the names Mario Lemieux and Sidney Crosby, it’s hard to imagine the city of Pittsburgh as anything less than a […] The post Penguins & Pittsburgh Youth Hockey Share Intertwined History appeared first on The Hockey Writers.
PensBurgh Apr 13, 2019
In a 2-0 hole against the Islanders, how have the Penguins responded to these instances in the past?
In the Crosby/Malkin era, the Penguins have started a playoff series down 2-0 now six times. In the past 5 versions of these situations, let’s see how things fared for the team and how they responded. The Penguins are down two games to zero in the first round of the 2019 Stanley Cup Playoffs against the New York Islanders, but the sun still came up this morning. While a 2-0 hole is a massive deficit, we are still talking about a team who has enough talent to break out on the scoresheet at any time. From a historical perspective, in this era of the Penguins with Crosby and Malkin, this...
PensBurgh Apr 12, 2019
Game 2 thread: Pittsburgh Penguins @ New York Islanders
The Pens look to bounce back in Game 2 Talk hockey with Penguins fans here!
PensBurgh Apr 10, 2019
Game 1: Pittsburgh Penguins @ New York Islanders
It’s finally time, talk hockey with Pens fans here Finally time for the playoffs, talk hockey with Penguins fans here.
PensBurgh Apr 10, 2019
Looking at some potential Penguins’ playoff X-factors
Somebody that is not one of the star players is going to need to make an impact if the Pittsburgh Penguins are going to make some kind of extended Stanley Cup Playoffs run. If the Pittsburgh Penguins are going to beat the New York Islanders and make a run at another Stanley Cup we know they are going to need big-time performances from their big-time players. We know that includes Sidney Crosby, Evgeni Malkin, Kris Letang, Matt Murray, Jake Guentzel, Phil Kessel, etc. etc. etc. They can not do it if those players do not produce. Maybe they will; maybe they won’t! The playoffs are two...
The Hockey Writers Apr 10, 2019
Star-laden Penguins Open NHL Playoffs Against Stingy Islanders
EAST MEADOW, N.Y. — The Pittsburgh Penguins have the big-name players. The New York Islanders rely on their system for success. Perennial All-Stars Sidney Crosby and Evgeni Malkin lead the high-scoring Penguins against Anders Lee, Mathew Barzal and the... The post Star-laden Penguins Open NHL Playoffs Against Stingy Islanders appeared first on The Hockey Writers.
The Hockey Writers Apr 9, 2019
Penguins Nearly at Full Strength as Islanders Loom
Pittsburgh Penguins coach Mike Sullivan spent a significant portion of his team's choppy season in search of healthy bodies. Ten players — including stars Evgeni Malkin and Kris Letang and goaltender Matt Murray — missed at least 10 games, a spate of i... The post Penguins Nearly at Full Strength as Islanders Loom appeared first on The Hockey Writers.
Pittsburgh Post-Gazette Apr 7, 2019
Evgeni Malkin, other Penguins looking to hit reset button in postseason
A few Penguins forwards endured difficult regular seasons. Those are over now. It’s playoff time, and they get a blank slate.
PensBurgh Apr 4, 2019
Penguins vs. Red Wings Recap: Phil’s pair powers Pittsburgh; playoff pass punched
Thanks to a 4-1 win over Detroit, the Pens are off to the playoffs yet again Lineups Two happy returns for the Penguins - center Evgeni Malkin and defenseman Kris Letang return from injuries to gear up for the playoffs, and more importantly help the team clinch a spot in them. We're calling in the veterans. Welcome back to the lineup, @emalkin71geno and @Letang_58.Today's Inside Scoop: https://t.co/eMH42vdpYF pic.twitter.com/m3yZOW4Hbq— Pittsburgh Penguins (@penguins) April 4, 2019 First period The Pens start with three strong early shifts (two of which immediate impact from Malkin...
Pittsburgh Post-Gazette Apr 4, 2019
Evgeni Malkin, Kris Letang appear likely to return to Penguins lineup Thursday
With the Penguins still looking to officially punch their tickets to the playoffs, two injured stars could return Thursday.
