Justin Guerriero stories, Page 27
Through 1st month of season, Penguins making strides in 3-on-3 overtimeVideo
Roughly a month into the season, the Pittsburgh Penguins have demonstrated increased competence in 3-on-3 overtime periods. To be sure, some instances, such as overtime being required Tuesday against the New York Islanders in an eventual shootout loss that featured the Penguins blowing a two-goal, third-period lead, have been cause...
Rekindling run game a priority for Penn State heading into Washington matchupVideo
Penn State’s decisive fourth-quarter failure at the goal line against Ohio State on Saturday encapsulated struggles in the running game that persisted all afternoon vs. the Buckeyes. The Nittany Lions tried and failed three straight times to punch it in, starting from the 3-yard line, with Kaytron Allen getting stuffed...
James Franklin reflects on Penn State’s frustrating Ohio State lossVideo
Penn State coach James Franklin spent much of his Monday press conference reflecting on Saturday’s 20-13 loss to Ohio State, the Nittany Lions’ first of the season and eighth straight to the Buckeyes. That included a look in the mirror on his own gameday management, particularly what Franklin may have...
Injured Penguins forwards Bryan Rust, Matt Nieto to travel with club on 3-game road tripVideo
Pittsburgh Penguins forwards Bryan Rust and Matt Nieto, both of whom are sidelined with injuries, don’t currently have specific timetables for prospective returns to action. Nieto, who has not played yet this season, is back to practicing with the team but remains on long-term injured reserve as he enters the...
In contrast to prior years, loss to Ohio State not an aspirations-killer for Penn StateVideo
UNIVERSITY PARK — James Franklin has experience flipping the page following losses to Ohio State. Too much experience, many fans likely would say, as the Penn State coach, midway through Year 11 in State College, is 1-10 against the Buckeyes. Saturday’s 20-13 defeat at the hands of No. 3 Ohio...
In top-5 showdown, Penn State falls to Ohio State for 8th straight season
UNIVERSITY PARK — James Franklin and No. 3 Penn State had to be feeling good early against Ohio State, as a first-quarter field goal and pick-6 of the Buckeyes’ Will Howard produced a quick 10-point lead. However, that was the lone touchdown of the day for Penn State, with its...
Penguins’ Evgeni Malkin takes maintenance day, Bryan Rust continues off-ice rehab
A notable absence for the Pittsburgh Penguins during their Friday afternoon practice was revealed to be of a routine nature, as coach Mike Sullivan relayed that forward Evgeni Malkin missed the session because of a maintenance day. Through 12 games, Malkin leads the Penguins in points (14) and assists (11)...
Penguins’ Alex Nedeljkovic comes up clutch to beat Ducks for 1st win of seasonVideo
Alex Nedeljkovic did not judge his 22-save performance Thursday against the Anaheim Ducks as his best game to date this season. “I’ve felt good in all four (starts) so far,” the Pittsburgh Penguins goaltender said. “Obviously, the results haven’t been there, but (I’m) trying to stay positive and working at...
Penguins’ Blake Lizotte a game-time decision vs. Anaheim, could make season debut
Pittsburgh Penguins forward Blake Lizotte could be in line to make his season debut with the club Thursday night at home vs. the Anaheim Ducks. As a result of a freak accident toward the end of the preseason, Lizotte saw the start to his first year with the Penguins put...
Despite slow statistical start, Rutger McGroarty earns praise for performance, attitude in AHL
WILKES-BARRE — Cracking the Pittsburgh Penguins’ roster out of training camp and making his NHL debut with the club earlier in October represented dreams coming true for Rutger McGroarty. But after three games, on Oct. 16, the Penguins sent him to Wilkes-Barre/Scranton of the American Hockey League. Penguins management believes...
Marc-Andre Fleury touched by warm reception, ovations from Penguins fans in farewell gameVideo
Marc-Andre Fleury flashed his distinctive smile repeatedly as he entered PPG Paints Arena ahead of Tuesday’s puck drop against the Pittsburgh Penguins, his former club. A tribute video that was shown mid-game further highlighted Fleury’s trademark jovial nature, in addition to penchant for pranking teammates over the years. But an...
Penguins place winger Bryan Rust on injured reserveVideo
Following the Pittsburgh Penguins’ Tuesday morning skate, coach Mike Sullivan revealed that forward Bryan Rust would be out week-to-week with an unspecified injury. Rust had left mid-game Oct. 26 during a 4-3 road loss to the Vancouver Canucks due to injury. During the second period of Tuesday’s home game vs....
Penguins honor Marc-Andre Fleury’s final visit to PPG Paints Arena with tribute videoVideo
The Pittsburgh Penguins welcomed back an old friend to town Tuesday in Marc-Andre Fleury, who started in net at PPG Paints Arena for the visiting Minnesota Wild. Fleury, 39, was the Penguins’ first-round (No. 1 overall) draft pick in 2003 and played with the club through 2016-17. This past spring,...
Penn State balancing business-as-usual approach with appreciation for magnitude of Ohio State game
Penn State players and coaches have a balancing act to pull off this week, as they attempt to go about their business regularly in preparation for a showdown with Ohio State that is anything but typical. Much is on the line Saturday in State College when the No. 3 Nittany...
No. 3 Penn State hopes to have several key players, including QB Drew Allar, healthy for Ohio State showdown
On deck for No. 3 Penn State this weekend is a showdown that could alter the course of its season. Saturday at noon, the Nittany Lions kick off vs. No. 4 Ohio State in Happy Valley as both teams look to stay at the forefront of the Big Ten title...
Penguins’ Matt Nieto rejoins team at practice, closes in on 11-month recovery from 2 knee surgeries
Matt Nieto appeared in a good mood following the Pittsburgh Penguins’ Monday practice session and given he participated in a full-go capacity, he had good reason. Nieto saw his debut 2023-24 campaign with the Penguins derailed early because of a right knee injury that ultimately required laparoscopic surgery, with his...
Sidney Crosby, Evgeni Malkin skate together as Penguins shake up lines in practice
For the vast majority of their careers in Pittsburgh, the talents of franchise centers Sidney Crosby and Evgeni Malkin have usually been leveraged on separate lines. So seeing coach Mike Sullivan pair them together during Monday’s practice in Cranberry was highly notable. Following an ugly road trip through Western Canada...
‘Make some saves, have some fun’: Penguins hope Tristan Jarry can reset during AHL conditioning stint
WILKES-BARRE — The Pittsburgh Penguins wasted little time in putting struggling goaltender Tristan Jarry to work in a fresh environment. Jarry, assigned to Wilkes-Barre/Scranton on a conditioning loan, started for the American Hockey League club against the Syracuse Crunch on Saturday at Mohegan Sun Arena. He made 32 saves on...
Jack St. Ivany aims to continue growing into steady presence on Penguins’ blue line
When Jack St. Ivany made his NHL debut last year, the margin for error for the Pittsburgh Penguins was extremely low. St. Ivany first suited up March 22 and went on to play in the Penguins’ final 14 games of the season, with the club desperately trying to jump into...
Ryan Shea takes playing time as it comes in year 2 with Penguins
Ryan Shea found himself swimming in uncharted waters last season when he made the Pittsburgh Penguins’ roster out of training camp. He went on to spend extended time with the club, appearing in 31 NHL games by year’s end. All marked new accomplishments for Shea, who made his NHL debut...
Penguins shake up lines; Michael Bunting likely a healthy scratch vs. Jets
Few Pittsburgh Penguins players appeared to have set themselves up to begin this season with more momentum than winger Michael Bunting. In 21 games with the club post-trade from the Carolina Hurricanes last year, Bunting was electric, scoring six goals with 13 assists. Unfortunately for Bunting, an unanticipated slow start...
Penguins recall goalie Alex Nedeljkovic from AHL ahead of 4-game road trip
The Pittsburgh Penguins recalled goaltender Alex Nedeljkovic from Wilkes-Barre/Scranton of the American Hockey League Saturday morning. Nedeljkovic, who started the season on injured reserve, was activated Wednesday and sent to the AHL for a conditioning stint. He started in net for Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Friday vs. the Lehigh Valley Phantoms, recording 33...
Penguins’ penalty kill struggles in loss to HurricanesVideo
Letting up a pair of power-play goals Friday doesn’t mean that the Pittsburgh Penguins’ penalty kill should be degraded to liability status. After all, at puck drop against the Carolina Hurricanes, it ranked 10th in the NHL, having killed off 11 of 13 opposing man-advantages for a healthy 84.6% rate...
Penguins again turn to Joel Blomqvist in net to face Hurricanes
For the third time in the last five games, rookie goaltender Joel Blomqvist will start in net for the Pittsburgh Penguins. Coach Mike Sullivan revealed his starting netminder following the club’s morning skate in Cranberry on Friday, with the Carolina Hurricanes visiting PPG Paints Arena. “He’s gotten progressively better with...
James Franklin still seeking improvement in all facets of No. 3 Penn State’s gameVideo
Penn State’s second and final bye week of the regular season follows a thrilling, come-from-behind win at Southern Cal that moved the Nittany Lions to 6-0 overall, 3-0 in the Big Ten. After defeating the Trojans, 33-30, in overtime, Penn State earned a No. 3 national ranking and can rest...
