Seth Rorabaugh stories, Page 18

Forward Michael Bunting became part of history Sunday when he scored a power-play goal during a 3-2 win against the New York Islanders at PPG Paints Arena. The primary assist was recorded by forward Sidney Crosby, allowing him to become the Pittsburgh Penguins’ all-time leader in assists, surpassing Mario Lemieux’s...

The Pittsburgh Penguins closed out the 2024 calendar year with a 4-2 loss to the Detroit Red Wings at Little Caesars Arena in Detroit. Forward Drew O’Connor – who entered the game with a hideous 32-game streak without a goal – accounted for each of the Penguins’ scores. Red Wings...

Pittsburgh Penguins defenseman Kris Letang has been placed on injured reserve due to an undisclosed ailment. The six-time All-Star was injured during a 6-3 road loss to the New York Islanders on Saturday and was scratched the next day for a 3-2 home win against the Islanders. Via audio provided...

The Pittsburgh Penguins placed forward Jesse Puljujarvi on waivers Monday afternoon. Should he go unclaimed by 2 p.m. Tuesday, he can be assigned to Wilkes-Barre/Scranton of the American Hockey League. Puljujarvi, 26, has been a healthy scratch for the past nine games and 14 of the previous 15 contests. In...

It wasn’t the most celebrated milestone someone in a Pittsburgh Penguins jersey achieved Sunday. But it might have been more profound. At least that’s what one can assume by watching Nate Clurman fight back tears as he discussed his first career NHL game in the home dressing room of PPG...

Sidney Crosby knows better than to compare himself to Mario Lemieux. After all, he was a fan of Lemieux well before he became Lemieux’s teammate nearly two decades ago. But, today, he is Lemieux’s superior. At least in one area. Assists. On Sunday, in a 3-2 win against the New...

Pittsburgh Penguins defenseman Kris Letang will be scratched due to an undisclosed injury for Sunday’s game against the New York Islanders at PPG Paints Arena. The team announced Letang’s status approximately a half hour before the opening faceoff but did not provide substantive details as to the nature of Letang’s...

Pittsburgh Penguins goaltender Alex Nedeljkovic is scheduled to start Sunday’s home contest against the New York Islanders at PPG Paints Arena. Coach Mike Sullivan announced Nedeljkovic’s status approximately two hours before the opening faceoff. In 14 games this season, Nedeljkovic has a 5-5-3 record, a 3.26 goals against average and...

Pittsburgh Penguins coach Mike Sullivan has seen enough of the New York Islanders to know what they’re about. And he knows, even if they’ve largely struggled this season, the Islanders still present a stiff challenge to the Penguins. “They’ve had their fair share of ups and downs in this first...

Pittsburgh Penguins defenseman Marcus Pettersson rejoined his teammates for a practice session in Cranberry on Friday. While he participated in a non-contact fashion, it marked the first time he has formally practiced since he suffered an undisclosed injury during a 3-2 overtime road loss to the Ottawa Senators on Dec....

Playing against Metropolitan Division foes has not been a feat of strength for the Pittsburgh Penguins in 2024-25. And given their 1-6-1 record in games against such opponents entering Monday, it is something that could be a legitimate cause to air grievances over. “We understand the importance of it,” Penguins...

Pittsburgh Penguins goaltender Tristan Jarry is scheduled to start Monday’s home contest against the Metropolitan Division rival Philadelphia Flyers at PPG Paints Arena. Coach Mike Sullivan announced Jarry’s status following a morning skate in Cranberry. In 15 games this season, Jarry has a 7-5-2 record, a 3.51 goals against average...

The Pittsburgh Penguins placed rookie defenseman Owen Pickering on injured reserve Monday and recalled defenseman Nate Clurman from Wilkes-Barre/Scranton of the American Hockey League. After a morning skate Monday in Cranberry, coach Mike Sullivan revealed Pickering was diagnosed with a concussion. Pickering, a left-handed shot, was injured during a 3-0...

Pittsburgh Penguins president of hockey operations Kyle Dubas traded for defenseman P.O Joseph on Wednesday and brought him back to the team for a simple reason. Perhaps the most simple of reasons in hockey. They needed a defenseman. With Marcus Pettersson suffering an undisclosed injury during a 3-2 overtime road loss...

In late October, as his team bumbled its way to appalling loss after appalling loss, Pittsburgh Penguins coach Mike Sullivan offered a solution to his squad’s woes. Defense. “We’re going to defend our way out of this,” Sullivan said at PPG Paints Arena on Oct. 29. “We’re not going to...

Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins defenseman Mac Hollowell was named to Canada’s roster for the upcoming Spengler Cup in Davos, Switzerland. Hockey Canada announced its roster via a release on Friday. The tournament, which will be staged from Dec. 26-31, is a unique event that features professional European teams and a squad from...