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Penguins assign P.O Joseph, Sam Poulin, others to Wilkes-Barre/Scranton
The Penguins assigned nine players, including some of their top prospects, to Wilkes-Barre/Scranton of the American Hockey League (AHL). Forwards Kasper Bjorkqvist, Jonathan Gruden, Filip Hallander, Nathan Legare, Sam Poulin and Valtteri Puustinen as well as defensemen Niclas Almari, Taylor Fedun and P.O Joseph were sent to the franchise’s AHL...
In any language, Penguins forward Radim Zohorna’s hopes are clear
Early in training camp, Pittsburgh Penguins forward Radim Zohorna did something he wouldn’t have dared to do last season as a rookie. He told a joke when speaking with the media. Kind of. When the 6-foot-7 Zohorna chatted with reporters approximately two weeks ago, he was asked about the challenges...
Goaltender Casey DeSmith busy as Penguins fall to Red Wings
Goaltender Casey DeSmith made 33 saves on 36 shots as the Pittsburgh Penguins fell to the Detroit Red Wings in a preseason contest Thursday, 4-2, at Little Caesars Arena. The Red Wings claimed a 2-0 lead thanks to forward Pius Suter getting his second goal of the preseason at 17...
Forward Brian Boyle not taking anything for granted with the Penguins
At 6-foot-6 and 245 pounds, little scares Brian Boyle. Heck, he’s beaten cancer, having survived a bout with chronic myelogenous leukemia that was initially diagnosed in 2017. But there’s one hazard he won’t dare tempt. He refuses to assume he’s made the Pittsburgh Penguins’ roster. “That’s a little dangerous,” Boyle...
Penguins goaltender Louis Domingue rebounds after 2 rough years
Louis Domingue looked completely out of place at the outset of Penguins’ training camp last month. After all, he was still wearing his Calgary Flames gear. The journeyman goaltender joined the Penguins late in the offseason, signing a one-year, two-way contract on Sept. 2. So the logistics of getting Penguins-themed...
Mike Sullivan: Penguins’ penalty kill must improve
There was quite a bit to like about the Pittsburgh Penguins’ 2020-21 regular season. The East Division banner they will get to hang from the ceiling of PPG Paints Arena is evidence of that. But there were some blemishes. And arguably, the biggest wart was the penalty kill. With a...
Penguins recall 4, announce lineup for preseason game against Red Wings
The Pittsburgh Penguins announced their expected lineup for Thursday’s road preseason game against the Detroit Red Wings at Little Caesars Arena. It will include: Forwards — Anthony Angello, Brian Boyle, Kasper Bjorkqvist, Jonathan Gruden, Filip Hallander, Sam Lafferty, Nathan Legare, Drew O’Connor, Sam Poulin, Valtteri Puustinen, Dominik Simon, Radim Zohorna,...
Penguins to honor ex-broadcaster Mike Lange
The Pittsburgh Penguins will honor former broadcaster Mike Lange during a home game against the Dallas Stars on Oct. 19. Lange, who retired this past summer after 46 years with the franchise, will attend the game as a fan for the first time in more than four decades. Other fans...
Penguins coach Mike Sullivan takes puck to head during preseason winVideo
During the Penguins’ 5-4 shootout preseason win against the Buffalo Sabres at PPG Paints Arena on Tuesday, head coach Mike Sullivan suffered a laceration on his forehead after being struck by a puck early in the third period. Sullivan left the Penguins bench and was escorted to the team’s medical...
Penguins defenseman Juuso Riikola: ‘I need to play better’
So far, Juuso Riikola’s preseason has been fairly unremarkable. In three games, he has no points and six shots. Not a liability but hard to notice. Riikola has been as inert as xenon. Yet, this preseason has offered a considerable improvement for Riikola over his dreadful 2020-21 regular season. That’s...
Penguins beat Sabres in 9-round shootout
Shootout goals by forwards Kasperi Kapanen, Bryan Rust, Danton Heinen and Jason Zucker gave the Penguins a 5-4 comeback win against Buffalo Sabres in their final home game of the preseason Tuesday at PPG Paints Arena. Penguins goaltender Casey DeSmith made 23 saves on 27 shots in regulation and overtime...
Penguins forward Jake Guentzel asymptomatic following positive covid-19 test
Penguins forward Jake Guentzel has been asymptomatic since testing positive for covid-19, according to coach Mike Sullivan. Should Guentzel remain asymptomatic, he could potentially be allowed to be removed from isolation and rejoin his teammates in advance of the team’s season-opening road game against the Tampa Bay Lightning on Oct....
Penguins ready to deal with another ‘covid season’
In March, Pittsburgh Penguins forward Bryan Rust labeled the 2020-21 campaign in a succinct fashion. He termed it “the covid season.” Faced with the harsh realities of covid-19, the NHL tip-toed through an unprecedented season with limited scheduling, travel and formats as well as a variety of rules aimed at...
Penguins announce lineup for preseason game against Sabres
The Penguins announced their lineup for Tuesday’s preseason game against the Buffalo Sabres at PPG Paints Arena. It includes: Forwards - Anthony Angello, Kasper Bjorkqvist, Teddy Blueger, Jeff Carter, Filip Hallander, Danton Heinen, Kasperi Kapanen, Brock McGinn, Drew O’Connor, Bryan Rust, Radim Zohorna, Jason Zucker Defensemen - Brian Dumoulin, Mark...
Forward Danton Heinen ready for multiple roles with the Penguins
During the first week of training camp, Pittsburgh Penguins forward Danton Heinen skated on the right wing of a top line that included All-Stars Jake Guentzel on the left wing and Jeff Carter at center. That assignment lasted for a handful of practices. After a few cuts were made to...
Kasperi Kapanen leads Penguins past Red Wings, 5-1
Two goals by forward Kasperi Kapanen led the Penguins to a 5-1 preseason win against the Detroit Red Wings at PPG Paints Arena on Sunday. The Penguins struck first 3 minutes, 45 seconds into regulation. Controlling a puck deep in the right corner of the offensive zone, Penguins forward Bryan...
Penguins forward Jake Guentzel tests positive for covid-19
Pittsburgh Penguins forward Jake Guentzel tested positive for covid-19 and was placed in the NHL’s protocol for the virus. The team announced his status Sunday morning. He is the second Penguins player to test positive since the start of training camp, joining forward Zach Aston-Reese. Per NHL protocols, players who...
What will Penguins power play look like without Sidney Crosby or Evgeni Malkin?
The Penguins’ top power-play unit looked strange during practice Friday. That’s because reserve defenseman Juuso Riikola was on it. But he was merely a placeholder. With top-six winger Kasperi Kapanen in the lineup for a road preseason game in Buffalo later that night, Riikola was filling in for his fellow...
Penguins’ lineup features more veterans for preseason game against Red Wings
The Penguins announced their lineup for Sunday’s preseason game against the Detroit Red Wings at PPG Paints Arena. It includes: Forwards - Teddy Blueger, Brian Boyle, Jeff Carter, Jake Guentzel, Danton Heinen, Kasperi Kapanen, Sam Lafferty, Brock McGinn, Drew O’Connor, Evan Rodrigues, Bryan Rust, Jason Zucker Defensemen - Brian Dumoulin,...
Penguins cut 13 from training camp
The Penguins trimmed their training camp roster by 13 on Saturday. Forwards Jordy Bellerive, Jonathan Gruden, Kyle Olson, Valtteri Puustinen and Felix Robert; defensemen Niclas Almari, Taylor Fedun, Cam Lee, Will Reilly and Mitch Reinke; and goaltender Filip Lindberg were assigned to Wilkes-Barre/Scranton of the American Hockey League (AHL). Almari,...
Penguins defenseman Marcus Pettersson ready to take ‘that next step’Video
Marcus Pettersson enjoyed something of a promotion Friday night. During a 2-1 road win against the Buffalo Sabres at KeyBank Center, Pettersson was deployed on the team’s top defensive pairing and manned the point on the top power-play unit. In all, he logged a team-high 24 minutes, 37 seconds of...
Goaltender Casey DeSmith helps Penguins edge Sabres, 2-1
Goaltender Casey DeSmith stopped all 11 shots he faced and helped the Pittsburgh Penguins claim a 2-1 preseason win on the road against the Buffalo Sabres on Friday at KeyBank Center. The Penguins got their first goal of the preseason 16 minutes, 46 seconds into regulation. Controlling the puck on...
Penguins defenseman Taylor Fedun presses on a decade after breaking his right femurVideo
Thursday was a significant anniversary in the career — life, really — of Pittsburgh Penguins defenseman Taylor Fedun. Even if he didn’t immediately realize it. A decade earlier, his hopes of playing in the NHL nearly came to a violent and gruesome end. As a first-year professional at that time,...
Penguins announce lineup for preseason game against Sabres
The Penguins announced their lineup for Friday’s preseason road game against the Buffalo Sabres at KeyBank Center. It will include: Forwards - Anthony Angello, Jordy Bellerive, Kasper Bjorkqvist, Michael Chaput, Jonathan Gruden, Kasperi Kapanen, Nathan Legare, Drew O’Connor, Kyle Olson, Sam Poulin, Valtteri Puustinen, Dominik Simon, Radim Zohorna Defensemen -...
Penguins notebook: Penguins give Sam Poulin a look at center
During the Pittsburgjh Penguins’ 3-0 home loss to the Columbus Blue Jackets in their preseason opener at PPG Paints Arena, there was little of note that happened from an offensive standpoint for the home team despite 28 shots and five power-play opportunities. One of the lone exceptions was forward Sam...
