Sportsnet.ca Mar 30, 2020
Pittsburgh Penguins season snapshot: Best moments from 2019-20 so far
With the NHL season on pause, here’s a quick taste of all the best moments from the resilient Pittsburgh Penguins in 2019-20 so far, including Tristan Jarry’s crazy shutout streak and Evgeni Malkin enjoying a major milestone. The post NHL appeared first on Sportsnet.ca.
Sportsnet.ca Mar 26, 2020
Penguins’ Sidney Crosby OK if NHL resumes with playoffs
Pittsburgh Penguins captain Sidney Crosby says he wouldn’t mind if the NHL went straight to the playoffs if the season is able to resume. The post NHL appeared first on Sportsnet.ca.
Sportsnet.ca Mar 25, 2020
Injured Penguins forward Guentzel on schedule for possible return
Pittsburgh Penguins All-Star forward Jake Guentzel’s recovery from shoulder surgery is on schedule, opening the door for him to play at some point should the NHL return this season. The post NHL appeared first on Sportsnet.ca.
PensBurgh Mar 20, 2020
On This Day in Penguins History: March 20th, 2012
Photo by Gregory Shamus/NHLI via Evgeni Malkin registered a five point game against Winnipeg. On this day in 2012, Penguins center Evgeni Malkin registered a five-point game as Pittsburgh defeated the visiting Winnipeg Jets 8-4 at PPG Paints Arena. Malkin was one of 11 players to score a point during the big win against the Jets, with two goals and three assists. Brad Thiessen (!!!) was the goalie for the Penguins, stopping twenty six of thirty shots to register the win. The Penguins trailed 2-1 in the game and the game was also tied 3-3 before the...
The Hockey Writers Mar 16, 2020
2004 NHL Entry Draft: 5 Forgotten Picks
The 2004 NHL Entry Draft in Raleigh is notable for being the final draft before the 2004-05 NHL lockout that quashed the entire season. Despite being 15 years ago, there are still players from the draft excelling in the NHL — Alexander Ovechkin and Evgeni Malkin, picks one and two, respectively — among them. While […] The post 2004 NHL Entry Draft: 5 Forgotten Picks appeared first on The Hockey Writers.
PensBurgh Mar 15, 2020
Evgeni Malkin’s dirty dangle to take you into Sunday
The NHL is on hold but this Malkin goal against the Capitals is worth seeing again In the world where self-quarantine is all the buzz, the thought emerged about what has been the Pittsburgh Penguins’ best goal of the season to date? It happened somewhat recently, but it’s impossible to ignore the dirty dangle of Evgeni Malkin through presumptive Norris trophy winner John Carlson against the Capitals last month. After leaving Carlson in the dust, pulling the puck back to the forehand to shoot instead of continuing towards a backhand shot proved to be the chef’s kiss for Malkin to beat...
PensBurgh Mar 11, 2020
Pens Points: Devil Demolition
Ed Mulholland-USA TODAY Sports There’s a recap of last night’s game, Nick Bjugstad is out again, and the coronavirus may be starting to impact Penguins games. All that and more in today’s Pens Points. Here are your Pens Points for this Wednesday morning... The Penguins kicked off a 3-game road trip last night by heading into New Jersey to play the Devils. Evgeni Malkin led the way with two goals in the contest to cement a convincing 5-2 win over NJ. [Recap] As the NHL continues to monitor the coronavirus, Penguins games could soon be played in empty arenas around the league. It...
Sportsnet.ca Mar 10, 2020
Evgeni Malkin scores twice to lift Penguins over Devils
Evgeni Malkin scores twice and adds an assist as the Pittsburgh Penguins come out on top of the New Jersey Devils 5-2. The post NHL appeared first on Sportsnet.ca.
Pittsburgh Post-Gazette Mar 10, 2020
Evgeni Malkin, secondary scoring lead Penguins past Devils
Evan Rodrigues scored his first goal as a Penguin and continued to flash real potential as a full-time contributor.
PensBurgh Mar 10, 2020
Penguins/Devils Recap: Evgeni Malkin’s pair of third period goals lift the Pens to a win
Photo by Andy Marlin/NHLI via The Pens needed a big game, they got a great team effort and a three point night from Evgeni Malkin Lineup Did anyone notice Nick Bjugstad was back? Well, he’s gone again. Another injury for the big center who was only back a few games kicks Jared McCann back to center and opens up a spot for Sam Lafferty to play. Matt Murray gets back in the net. Lined up and ready to go. pic.twitter.com/bBsDlFANhS— Pittsburgh Penguins (@penguins) March 10, 2020 First period Not a great start for the Pens as the Devils get the first five shots of the game, which...
PensBurgh Mar 8, 2020
Penguins/Hurricanes Recap: Revenge of the Geek(ie). Pens crushed by Carolina 6-2
Photo by Jeanine Leech/Icon Sportswire via It was not a good weekend for the Pittsburgh Penguins Lineups The Penguins make two changes from yesterday, Evan Rodrigues is back in the lineup at Sam Lafferty’s expense and Tristan Jarry gets the nod in net. Lined up and ready for action. pic.twitter.com/KHqJGn0RaR— Pittsburgh Penguins (@penguins) March 8, 2020 First period Poor start as Evgeni Malkin takes his eighth minor penalty in the last nine games by slashing the stick out of Brady Skjei’s hands away from the play. Luckily for the Pens, early into the power play Andrei...
Pittsburgh Post-Gazette Mar 6, 2020
Evgeni Malkin's 5-on-5 production gives Penguins one-two punch that was missing last season
The way Malkin’s bounced back to lead a new-look line has put the Penguins in the Stanley Cup conversation.
