PensBurgh 5 hours ago
When should the Penguins start giving Tristan Jarry more starts?
Charles LeClaire-USA TODAY Sports This has nothing to do with the way Matt Murray has played, and everything to do with how much he has played. Matt Murray is expected to get the start for the Pittsburgh Penguins on Tuesday night, and that really should not be much of a surprise. The Penguins have been off since Saturday, are rested, and are playing at home against a white hot divisional opponent that is riding a 14-game point streak entering the night (13-0-1 during that streak). It is the exact type of game you want your starting goalie to be playing in. So there really is no issue...
PensBurgh 5 hours ago
Penguins injury updates on Letang, Bjugstad, and Hornqvist
Photo by Fred Kfoury III/Icon Sportswire via Mike Sullivan updated the current status on the injury front this morning. With the Penguins looking more like a MASH unit than a hockey team these days, good news may not be too far off of the horizon in the coming future. Mike Sullivan gave an update on a few players this morning. Injury updates from Coach Sullivan: 1. Bjugstad - Still being evaluated, longer-term.2. Hornqvist - Won't play tonight, but is getting closer to return.3. Letang - Skating on his own and making progress, but not joining team practice quite yet....
PensBurgh 9 hours ago
Game 21 Preview: New York Islanders @ Pittsburgh Penguins 11/19/2019: lines, how to watch
Photo by Joe Sargent/NHLI via The Islanders are looking for history tonight. Who: New York Islanders (14-3-1, 29 points, 2nd place Metropolitan Divsion) @ Pittsburgh Penguins (10-7-2, 22 points, 5th place Metropolitan Division) When: 7:00 p.m. eastern How to Watch: AT&T Sportsnet in the Pittsburgh viewing area, MSG+ in the NYC area, and also on ESPN+ (check those Disney-plus subscriptions!) Opponent Track: After the Pens broke the Isles’ long winning streak on November 7th, NYI bounced back by....Winning all three games they’ve played since then. All one goal games (including a 5-4...
PensBurgh 12 hours ago
Pens Points: Familiar Foe
Photo by Bruce Bennett/ Penguins begin home-and-home series with Islanders at PPG. Catch up on the latest team news before puck drop with a new Pens Points. A key week of Metro division matchups begins tonight at PPG Paints Arena where the Penguins begin a home-and-home series with the New York Islanders. This will be the first trip to Pittsburgh for the Islanders since sweeping the Penguins out of the playoffs back in April. The two sides met in Brooklyn less than two weeks ago with the Penguins skating away victorious in overtime. Puck drop is scheduled for 7:00 PM and will be...
The Hockey Writers Nov 18, 2019
Pulse of the Penguins: Offense Rebounds After Injury Bug Bites Again
In the two weeks since the last edition of Pulse of the Penguins, the Pittsburgh Penguins have continued their up-and-down start to the season. The team had a 3-2-1 record in six contests with a couple of comeback wins and a new slew of injuries to deal with. Can they stay afloat with their captain […] The post Pulse of the Penguins: Offense Rebounds After Injury Bug Bites Again appeared first on The Hockey Writers.
The Hockey Writers Nov 18, 2019
NHL Rumors: Maple Leafs, Devils, Oilers, Penguins, More
In today’s NHL rumor rundown, there is news out of New Jersey as the team waives a big-name goaltender, speculation head coach Mike Babcock has lost his locker room and news surrounding the Edmonton Oilers. Finally, are the Pittsburgh Penguins hanging onto Jack Johnson? Babcock Lost the Room? Time to Make a Trade? James Mirtle […] The post NHL Rumors: Maple Leafs, Devils, Oilers, Penguins, More appeared first on The Hockey Writers.
PensBurgh Nov 18, 2019
Grading the Penguins through 20 games
Photo by Justin Berl/Icon Sportswire via We dish out grades for individual players at the unofficial quarter-mark of the 2019-20 season If you can believe it, the 2019-20 season is basically a quarter over already. The Penguins have 20 games down with a 11-7-2 record that’s only on pace for 98 points, despite some real signs of optimism based on the way they’re playing. With most teams now at the 20 game mark, here's our Power Rankings. The 'Power Score' is the team's chance of beating an average NHL team. https://t.co/T6vmjRE5vK pic.twitter.com/0sJwbYhloA— MoneyPuck.com...
PensBurgh Nov 18, 2019
WBS Weekly: Surging Penguins string together three-game win streak
Photo by WBS Penguins Three games, three wins for WBS this week, as they surge to within five points of the division lead. Wednesday, November 13: Hershey 0 @ WBS 1 (SO) Take a look at the line combos, defensive pairings, and goaltenders for tonight's matchup against @TheHersheyBears. pic.twitter.com/aIOvtG75WU— WBS Penguins (@WBSPenguins) November 13, 2019 The WBS Penguins opened up their three-game week on the 20th anniversary, to the day, of the very first home game in WBS history. To commemorate the occasion, team Hall of Famers Dennis Bonvie (the most penalized player in WBS...
PensBurgh Nov 18, 2019
Pens Points: A Legacy Cemented
Charles LeClaire-USA TODAY Sports We’re looking at Jim Rutherford’s officially-recognized Hall of Fame career, Hornqvist is practicing, and Jarry is providing great depth. All that and more in today’s Pens Points! Here are your Pens Points for this Monday morning... Jim Rutherford was at a crossroads when he was dismissed from the Hurricanes roughly five years ago. Five years later, he has put the finishing touches on what is, deservedly, a Hall of Fame career. [Pensburgh] And what has been the defining factor of GMJR’s career? Relationships. [Trib Live] Patric Hornqvist is back...
Pittsburgh Post-Gazette Nov 17, 2019
Mike Sullivan is 'grateful' to attend Jim Rutherford's Hockey Hall of Fame induction
Plus: Patric Hornqvist skates at Penguins practice before coaching staff heads to Toronto
PensBurgh Nov 17, 2019
Keeping up with the Metropolitans: Week 7
Photo by Joe Sargent/NHLI via The Pens are adjusting to life without Crosby, the Canes rebound, and the Caps and Islanders continue to roll. Check out how it went down last week here! nhl.com Photo by Joe Sargent/NHLI via The Penguins began life without Sidney Crosby again, as he was injured the previous week and elected to get surgery and is expected to be out 4-6 weeks. It’s been a rough start for the Penguins players as nearly every key player has missed time for the Penguins and the season is barely 20 games deep yet. It was a mixed bag...
The Hockey Writers Nov 17, 2019
Penguins’ 3 Stars Of The Week: Next Man Up
All season, the Pittsburgh Penguins have had injury issues. They have played just two periods with a fully healthy roster. Week after week, different guys are needed to fill the void for an injured player. This week was no exception. Injuries to Sidney Crosby and Nick Bjugstad have seen some familiar names rise to the […] The post Penguins’ 3 Stars Of The Week: Next Man Up appeared first on The Hockey Writers.
PensBurgh Nov 17, 2019
By fixing the Penguins, Jim Rutherford put final touches on a Hall of Fame career
Photo by Mark Blinch/NHLI via Look back at the accomplishment of the Pens’ GM who is about to be inducted into the hockey hall of fame Five years ago, the Pittsburgh Penguins and Jim Rutherford found themselves similarly down and out. Rutherford was out as general manager of the Carolina Hurricanes after a long stint where he helped established the sport in the market of Raleigh. Rutherford managed the ‘Canes to a Stanley Cup win in 2006, and another finals appearance in 2002, but he ended out of the playoffs for many years. The Pens just felt stale in the summer of 2014....
The Hockey Writers Nov 16, 2019
Kahun Scores Twice, Penguins Rout Maple Leafs 6-1
PITTSBURGH — Dominik Kahun scored two goals and the Pittsburgh Penguins routed the Toronto Maple Leafs 6-1 on Saturday night. Kahun matched a career-high with three points. Bryan Rust also had a three-point game, with a short-handed goal and two assists. Jake Guentzel and Evgeni Malkin each had a goal and an assist, and Jared […] The post Kahun Scores Twice, Penguins Rout Maple Leafs 6-1 appeared first on The Hockey Writers.
Sportsnet.ca Nov 16, 2019
Penguins willing to listen to trade offers on goalies Jarry, DeSmith
The Pittsburgh Penguins are listening to offers on their backup goalies. The post NHL appeared first on Sportsnet.ca.
