Penguins
Letang dazzles with dynamic play in Game 5 win
By Josh YoheDefenseman Kris Letang passed his old mentor, Sergei Gonchar, on the franchise’s all-time postseason scoring list Friday. He also badly outclassed Gonchar and his contemporary, Erik Karlsson, while igniting the Penguins’ charge in a 6-2 victory in Game 5 of …
Penguins to face Bruins in Eastern Conference final
By Rob Rossi 9:19 p.m.Jarome Iginla picked the Steel City over the Old Towne in March. The Eastern Conference final will determine if he chose wisely. The Penguins and …
Alfredsson ponders his future
By Jerry DipaolaDaniel Alfredsson’s decision to continue his NHL career into an 18th season — beyond the Ottawa Senators’ disappointing loss to the Penguins on Friday night …
Penguins rout Senators, return to Eastern Conference final
By Rob RossiEverything about this knockout was technical. The Penguins, though, were all power and might in their second-round slamming of the Ottawa Senators. They advanced to …
Kovacevic: Matt Cooke 1, Ottawa Senators 0
By Dejan KovacevicTo: Ottawa Senators Hockey Club From: The Agency representing National Hockey League forward Matt Cooke Re: Rejection Dear Sirs, As you doubtless are aware, our …
Penguins notebook: Tickets for Eastern Conference final on sale today
By Josh YoheApproximately 2,000 tickets for the Penguins’ first two home games of the Eastern Conference final will go on sale at noon Saturday. Fans are encouraged …
Senators notebook: MacLean puts onus on veterans
By Jerry DipaolaCoach calls on veterans Coach Paul MacLean opened Game 5 of the Eastern Conference semifinal Friday night at Consol Energy Center with the veteran line of center Jason Spezza, left wing Milan Michalek and right wing Daniel Alfredsson. His aim …
NHL commissioner Bettman talks Crosby, Olympics, outdoor games
By Rob RossiOTTAWA — Gary Bettman craved a treat Wednesday. Not long after picking at a slice of chocolate cheesecake inside a restaurant at Scotiabank Place, the …
Senators' Alfredsson clarifies comments made after Game 4
By Tim BainesOTTAWA — While the Penguins sit in the driver’s seat, Senators captain Daniel Alfredsson is taking heat for comments he made after Wednesday’s 7-3 shellacking. …
Penguins insider: Golden opportunity arrives with Game 5
By Josh YoheDefenseman Douglas Murray knows all about postseason heartache. He played the first seven seasons of his career in San Jose, after all. And so, the …
Pens will unveil even bigger TV screen for fans in Game 5
By Tribune-ReviewThe Big Screen, apparently, wasn’t big enough. The Penguins said Thursday they will erect a new 27-foot by 15-foot Trib Total Media Big Screen that will be 11-feet wider and 6-feet taller than the previous one. It will be operating …
Penguins notebook: Bylsma likes response to adversity
By Jerry DipaolaBylsma likes team’s focus Coach Dan Bylsma said he likes the way the Penguins have responded to adversity in the series against Ottawa. Not only did the Penguins need to recover from a double-overtime loss in Game 3, but they also …
Senators notebook: Anderson will remain in goal
By Tim BainesAnderson will remain in net OTTAWA — After letting in six goals in Wednesday’s 7-3 loss, Senators goalie Craig Anderson will be back between the pipes Friday night. Asked if he had any doubt he’d play, Anderson said: “I don’t …
Neal, Iginla get back on track to lead Penguins
By Josh YoheOTTAWA — The wingmen finally delivered, just as their center predicted. Center Evgeni Malkin was held without a point but deserves credit for prescience following …
Senators on cusp of ouster against Penguins
By Tim BainesOTTAWA — Three games left, three wins necessary. It’s a mammoth task, one that the Penguins hope to quash as early as Game 5 on …
Penguins turn Game 4 into a blowout victory over the Senators
By Rob RossiOTTAWA — Daniel Alfredsson knows what was lost for his Ottawa Senators on Wednesday. For that reason, he picked up the puck at the end …
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NHL
Roy to become coach of Avalanche
By The Associated PressDENVER — The Colorado Avalanche are rounding up the old crew to restore the downtrodden franchise. First, Joe Sakic was given more responsibility in the front office. Now Hall of Fame goalie Patrick Roy is rejoining the Avs as head …
