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Penguins to bring back ‘big screen’ for outdoor viewing
The Penguins have brought back back the “big screen” for outdoor viewing of home games in their first-round series against the New York Rangers. Because of the pandemic, such public gatherings had been on hiatus for the past two postseasons. For this round, the screen will be located on the...
Penguins forward Sidney Crosby: ‘We believe in our game’
NEW YORK — A handful of hours before he opened the 15th postseason of his nonpareil career, Sidney Crosby took a moment to recognize the significance of the venue he was in on Tuesday morning. Madison Square Garden. Supposedly, the world’s most famous arena. Perhaps the world’s most famous hockey...
How playing the matchups could impact the Penguins-Rangers series; and how the Pens can avoid the ones they don’t want
When it comes to analysis of the upcoming Penguins-Rangers Eastern Conference playoff series, there isn’t much need to go beyond the basics. • Pittsburgh’s star players need to score. Something they have failed to do well enough in each of their three first-round losses over the past three years. •...
Penguins notes: Jason Zucker skates, ‘a big step’ on road to being cleared to play
Forward Jason Zucker skated prior to Pittsburgh Penguins practice in Cranberry on Monday morning, coach Mike Sullivan confirmed. Speaking after practice, Sullivan gave an upbeat assessment of what that development meant in regards to Zucker’s status for the Penguins’ first-round playoff series against the New York Rangers that begins Tuesday....
Penguins sign 2020 5th-round pick Raivis Ansons to entry-level pro contract
The Pittsburgh Penguins signed 2020 fifth-round pick Raivis Ansons to a three-year entry-level contract, the team announced Monday. The 20-year-old Ansons this week will embark on the QMJHL playoffs for the major-junior Saint John Sea Dogs. Ansons, a leftty-shooting forward, had career-highs in goals (18), assists (42), points (60) and...
What you need to know about the New York RangersVideo
Whether it be Bill Cook, Bryan Hextall, Andy Bathgate, Rod Gilbert, Brian Leetch or Henrik Lundqvist, the New York Rangers typically have been built on star power. The current edition of the Rangers doesn’t necessarily have any players who are sure-fire bets for the Hockey Hall of Fame — at...
Mark Madden: Penguins’ strategy in Game 1 will determine if they have a chance or will get swept
The Pittsburgh Penguins are built on speed. The New York Rangers clearly are faster. The Rangers outskated the Penguins in all four meetings this season, winning three. The Rangers overwhelmed the Penguins with their forecheck. The Penguins won’t make tactical adjustments to slow the Rangers or the pace of play....
Penguins find themselves in unusual role as underdog to Rangers
Throughout the course of their ongoing 16-year streak of playoff appearances, the Penguins haven’t been underdogs all that often. The first year? Against the veteran Ottawa Senators in 2007? Sure, that group of teenagers and 20-somethings were underdogs and were bounced out of the first round in five games. And...
Can the Penguins fine-tune a lagging penalty kill before facing the Rangers’ dangerous power play?
The Pittsburgh Penguins’ regular-season finale Friday, a 5-3 home win against the Columbus Blue Jackets, was full of reasons to celebrate. Namely, they got a win to close the 2020-21 schedule. Such an accomplishment was hardly a guarantee in recent weeks as the Penguins ended the campaign with a pockmarked...
Injured Penguins goaltender Tristan Jarry, forward Jason Zucker labeled as ‘day to day’
Injured Penguins goaltender Tristan Jarry and forward Jason Zucker have each been labeled as “day to day” by head coach Mike Sullivan. Neither player participated in Sunday’s practice at Cranberry. Their statuses were announced by Sullivan following practice. Sullivan added each player is not expected to be available for “the...
Breaking down the 2022 Penguins playoff lineup
Here’s a look at the lineup the Penguins will carry into the NHL playoffs: Centers 11, Brian Boyle, 6-6, 245 – A sturdy defensive presence, Boyle has elevated the penalty kill while providing some offense. 53, Teddy Blueger, 6-0, 185 – Defense is usually his first priority as he routinely...
With legacy secure, Penguins coach Mike Sullivan’s next task is rediscovering playoff magic
Mike Rupp played under 10 head coaches and dozens of assistants over 11 NHL seasons spent with six teams. Three of those head coaches won the Stanley Cup before or during Rupp’s time with them. Several of the assistants did, too. Rupp quickly identified one of those myriad assistants with...
Penguins’ Crosby, Malkin, Letang embark on what could be final playoff run together
It’s not exactly a hallowed date in the history of the Pittsburgh Penguins. Rarely are there many infographics or videos on its anniversary. Those remembrances typically get reserved for things like Mario Lemieux’s debut in 1984 or any of the Stanley Cup victories. You’re not likely to see much on...
Tim Benz: Injury could prevent Tristan Jarry from silencing year-long playoff narrative
For Pittsburgh Penguins goalie Tristan Jarry, it must hurt on many levels. Not just the physical pain of his foot injury. Not just the emotional toll of missing out on the start of the playoffs after turning in an All-Star season. The hurt is about next season, too. Knowing that...
Minor league report: Penguins fall in regular season finale, Nailers take Game 5Video
In their regular season finale, the Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins were shut out by the rival Lehigh Valley Phantoms, 3-0, at the PPL Center in Allentown on Saturday. Goaltender Alex D’Orio made 26 saves on 29 shots for Wilkes-Barre/Scranton which concluded the regular season with a four-game losing streak. With a 35-33-4-4...
Penguins recall forward Drew O’Connor from Wilkes-Barre/Scranton
The Penguins recalled rookie forward Drew O’Connor from Wilkes-Barre/Scranton of the American Hockey League (AHL) on Saturday. In 22 NHL games this season, O’Connor scored five points (two goals, three assists) while averaging 10:17 of ice time. He also played in 33 AHL games this season and scored 32 points...
‘Everything stays the same’ for Penguins goaltender Casey DeSmith in playoffs
Casey DeSmith’s memories of his last playoff game are a bit fuzzy. Except for one detail. Danton Heinen scored on him. Twice. On April 30, 2017, DeSmith made 24 saves on 26 shots for the Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins in a 2-1 home loss to the Providence Bruins in Game 5 of...
Minor league report: Penguins lose third straight, Nailers drop Game 4 in overtimeVideo
Forward Radim Zohorna scored the Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins’ only goal in a 4-1 road loss to the Syracuse Crunch at Upstate Medical University Arena in Syracuse, N.Y. on Friday. Goaltender Tommy Nappier made 33 saves on 36 shots for Wilkes-Barre/Scranton (35-32-4-4), which has lost three consecutive games. Highlights: The Penguins will...
Penguins-Rangers first-round series to open Tuesday
The Penguins’ first-round playoff series with the New York Rangers is scheduled to open on Tuesday at Madison Square Garden. Early Saturday morning, the NHL released the schedule for all eight first-round series. The Penguins-Rangers series is: Game 1 – Tuesday, May 3 at New York, 7 p.m. Game 2...
Penguins beat Blue Jackets, set up 1st-round matchup with Rangers
The Penguins spoke of gaining momentum with their regular season finale against the Columbus Blue Jackets on Friday. And sure enough, they did that with a convincing but hardly perfect 5-3 win at PPG Paints Arena on Friday that provided a badly needed course correction. They also got a destination....
Penguins to start goaltender Casey DeSmith in regular-season finale against Blue Jackets
Goaltender Casey DeSmith is expected to start in the Pittsburgh Penguins’ regular-season finale, a home contest against the Columbus Blue Jackets on Friday at PPG Paints Arena. In 25 games this season, DeSmith has a 10-6-5 record, a 2.78 goals against average, a .914 save percentage and three shutouts. DeSmith...
First Call: Cameron Heyward already jabbing Steelers QB Kenny Pickett; Lamar Jackson unhappy with Ravens trade
Friday’s “First Call” features Cameron Heyward starting early with some online rookie mockery of new Steelers quarterback Kenny Pickett. Ravens quarterback Lamar Jackson is unhappy with the trade of an offensive weapon. The Capitals keep losing which (theoretically) helps the Penguins. A Pittsburgh area hockey prospect is part of a...
Penguins’ path to 3rd place clearer with Capitals’ loss
The Penguins’ path to finishing in third place of the Metropolitan Division was cleared somewhat thanks to the rival Washington Capitals. Thanks in part to forward Josh Bailey’s goal and an assist leading the New York Islanders to a 5-1 home win against the Capitals at UBS Arena in Elmont,...
Sidney Crosby named Penguins MVP for 10th time
Forward Sidney Crosby was named the Pittsburgh Penguins MVP as voted on by his teammates Thursday. It marks the 10th time in his career Crosby has garnered that recognition. Only franchise icon Mario Lemieux has claimed it more often (12). Crosby also was selected for the Players’ Player Award, also...
Penguins acknowledge change is ‘inevitable’ as regular season concludes
The Pittsburgh Penguins’ practice Thursday in Cranberry wasn’t anything out of the ordinary. Players did a few laps to open the session, which lasted roughly 45 minutes, and they wrapped things up with some stretching at center ice. In between, they worked on five-on-five drills and the power play. It...
