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Penguins notes: Defenseman Mark Friedman hopes to make the most of chance
Having played all of 15 NHL games over three seasons, Pittsburgh Penguins defenseman Mark Friedman isn’t all that particular over how opportunity arrives. He’s just grateful when it does arrive. “An opportunity is an opportunity,” Friedman said via video conference. “In this business, when you get an opportunity, you’ve got...
Penguins recall goaltender Maxime Lagace on emergency basis
With backup goaltender Casey DeSmith’s status uncertain, the Pittsburgh Penguins recalled reserve goaltender Maxime Lagace from Wilkes-Barre/Scranton of the American Hockey League (AHL) on an emergency basis. According to CapFriendly, Lagace is signed to a one-year two-way contract with a salary cap hit of $700,000. Lagace, 28, has appeared in...
Penguins to start goaltender Tristan Jarry in rematch with Flyers
The Penguins are scheduled to start goaltender Tristan Jarry for Tuesday’s road game against the Philadelphia Flyers at Wells Fargo Center. Jarry’s status was announced via a statement from the team. During Monday’s 7-2 road loss to the Flyers, Jarry replaced an injured Casey DeSmith to open the third period...
Empty Thoughts: Flyers 7, Penguins 2Video
Observations from the Penguins’ 7-2 loss to the Flyers: First things first, backup goaltender Casey DeSmith, who got the start, was pulled after two periods due to an undisclosed injury. Any prolonged absence by him would be significant given the drop-off on the Penguins’ organizational depth chart. Journeyman Max Lagace,...
Penguins routed by Flyers in forward Evgeni Malkin’s return
The Penguins welcomed forward Evgeni Malkin back to their lineup for a road contest against the hated Philadelphia Flyers at Wells Fargo Center on Monday. Activated from long-term injured reserve, Malkin played his first game since suffering a suspected right knee injury March 16. For anyone with a rooting interest...
Penguins notebook: Defenseman Mike Matheson out several weeks
Penguins defenseman Mike Matheson will be sidelined on a week-to-week basis with a suspected face injury. His status was announced by coach Mike Sullivan via video conference Monday afternoon. Matheson was injured during the second period of Saturday’s 3-0 road win against the Washington Capitals when Penguins goaltender Tristan Jarry...
Penguins forward Evgeni Malkin to return against Flyers
Penguins forward Evgeni Malkin is scheduled to return to the lineup for Monday’s road game against the Philadelphia Flyers at the Wells Fargo Center. He has missed the past 23 games due to a suspected right knee injury. Malkin’s status was announced by coach Mike Sullivan via video conference. In...
Penguins Prospect Watch: Nathan Legare leads Val-d’Or to QMJHL quarterfinalsVideo
A weekly look at how Penguins prospects and minor leaguers have fared over the past seven days: • In the Quebec Major Junior Hockey League (QMJHL) postseason, forward Nathan Legare scored a goal for the Val-d’Or Foreurs in a series-clinching 4-1 road win against the Baie-Comeau Drakkar in Game 3...
Fully healthy (or close to it), Penguins defensemen have taken major stridesVideo
When they visit the rival Philadelphia Flyers on Monday at Wells Fargo Center, the Penguins defense could look different for the first time in a while. Assuming 23 games counts as “a while.” That’s how many consecutive contests the Penguins have dressed the exact group of defensemen: • Top pairing...
Empty Thoughts: Penguins 3, Capitals 0Video
Observations from the Penguins’ 3-0 win against the Capitals: First things first, there was no update on Penguins defenseman Mike Matheson. He left the game at 16:11 of the second period when he was struck in the face on a clearing attempt by goaltender Tristan Jarry: Matheson was bleeding from...
Minor league report: Penguins beaten by Bears in overtimeVideo
Forward Sam Miletic had a goal and an assist for the Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins in a 4-3 overtime home loss to the rival Hershey Bears at the Mohegan Sun Arena in Wilkes-Barre on Saturday. Goaltender Max Lagace made 30 saves on 34 shots for Wilkes-Barre/Scranton (10-11-4-2) while defenseman Will Reilly and...
Penguins beat Capitals but lose defenseman Mike Matheson
Tristan Jarry was a few weeks shy of his 11th birthday when the Pittsburgh Penguins, led by a couple of teenagers named Sidney Crosby and Evgeni Malkin, made the playoffs in the spring of 2007. That marked the first of 15 consecutive years in which the franchise qualified for the...
Penguins notes: Forward Evgeni Malkin remains sidelined
Pittsburgh Penguins forward Evgeni Malkin remained sidelined for Saturday’s road game against the rival Washington Capitals at Capital One Arena in Washington. Malkin has missed 23 consecutive games because of a suspected right knee injury he suffered March 16. Currently designated to long-term injured reserve, Malkin’s potential return has been...
Penguins to start goaltender Tristan Jarry in rematch with Capitals
The Penguins are scheduled to start goaltender Tristan Jarry in Saturday’s road game against the Washington Capitals at Capital One Arena in Washington. Coach Mike Sullivan announced Jarry’s status via video conference. Jarry was in net for Thursday’s 5-4 overtime road win against the Capitals. He made 33 saves on...
Minor league report: Alex D’Orio leads Penguins past DevilsVideo
Goaltender Alex D’Orio made 23 saves on 24 shots for the Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins in a 3-1 road win against the Binghamton Devils at RWJ Barnabas Health Hockey House in Newark, N.J. on Friday. Forwards Jordy Bellerive, Jonathan Gruden and Drew O’Connor each scored goals for Wilkes-Barre/Scranton (10-11-3-2). Highlights: The Penguins’...
Penguins among NHL leaders in overtime successVideo
Following his team’s 5-4 overtime home loss to the Pittsburgh Penguins on Thursday, Washington Capitals defenseman Dmitry Orlov seemed to be at a loss for words. When asked why the Capitals have had so much trouble with the Penguins in games that went to overtime or a shootout — the...
Penguins forward Evan Rodrigues day-to-day with injuryVideo
Penguins forward Evan Rodrigues appears to have escaped serious injury. At 9:30 of the first period during a 5-4 overtime road win Thursday against the Washington Capitals at Capital One Arena, Rodrigues left the game after he was struck in the left ankle by a shot from Penguins defenseman Mike...
Empty Thoughts: Penguins 5, Capitals 4 (OT)Video
Observations from the Penguins’ 5-4 overtime win against the Capitals: First things first, there was no update of substance on Penguins forward Evan Rodrigues. He left the game at 9:30 of the first period when he was struck in the left ankle by a one-timer from Penguins defenseman Mike Matheson....
Penguins clinch playoff berth by defeating Capitals
Springtime in Washington usually brings a few things. Such as cherry blossoms and postseason battles between the Pittsburgh Penguins and Washington Capitals. But these are different times in the nation’s capital, in a lot of ways. The cherry blossoms are still there. But the playoffs haven’t arrived just yet because...
Penguins forward Frederick Gaudreau returns to lineup
Forward Frederick Gaudreau returned to the Pittsburgh Penguins’ lineup in Thursday’s road game against the Washington Capitals at Capital One Arena in Washington. He opened the contest centering the fourth line between Colton Sceviour at left wing and Evan Rodrigues on the right wing. He had missed the previous eight...
Penguins to start goaltender Tristan Jarry against Capitals
The Penguins are scheduled to start goaltender Tristan Jarry for Thursday’s road game against the rival Washington Capitals at Capital One Arena in Washington. Coach Mike Sullivan announced Jarry’s status via video conference Thursday morning. In 34 games this season, Jarry has a 21-9-3 record, along with a 2.71 goals...
Minor league report: Penguins beat Phantoms in overtime
An overtime goal by forward Tim Schaller gave the Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins a 2-1 home win against the rival Lehigh Valley Phantoms at the Mohegan Sun Arena in Wilkes-Barre on Wednesday. Forward Josh Currie recorded two assists for Wilkes-Barre/Scranton (9-11-3-2) while forward Anthony Angello scored a goal in regulation. Goaltender Alex...
Empty Thoughts: Bruins 3, Penguins 1Video
Observations from the Penguins’ 3-1 loss to the Bruins: With the current pandemic-related restrictions in place that limit media from directly interacting with NHL players or coaches, it’s difficult to get a feel — on a human level — for subjects you interview. We’re just people talking to one another...
Penguins hampered by Bruins’ defense in loss
Having earned points in 16 of 19 games before Tuesday, the Pittsburgh Penguins have reached a pretty firm conclusion. Defense comes first. Offense will follow. “That’s the way we’ve got to play,” defenseman Marcus Pettersson said via video conference. “We don’t have to take chances to create offense. We’re going...
Penguins to start goaltender Tristan Jarry in rematch with Bruins
The Penguins are scheduled to start goaltender Tristan Jarry for Tuesday’s rematch with the Boston Bruins at PPG Paints Arena. Coach Mike Sullivan announced Jarry’s status via video conference following Tuesday’s morning skate. Jarry recorded his first shutout of the season Sunday after making 30 saves in a 1-0 home...
