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Penguins set for '90s night, team's last theme night of season 
Break out the orange soda and dial-up internet. The Pittsburgh Penguins are set for the team’s last theme night of the year. The ‘90s theme night will happen tonight as the Pens take on the Ottawa Senators. View this post on Instagram COWABUNGA! It’s ‘90s night at PPG Paints Arena!...
Penguins recall forward Anthony Angello
The Penguins recalled forward Anthony Angello from Wilkes-Barre/Scranton on an emergency basis. This is the second recall this season for Angello, 23. In seven NHL games, he has one goal. Appearing in 48 AHL games this season, he is the Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins’ leading goal scorer with 16 goals as well...
Tim Benz: Ways to fix the Penguins and end their 6-game slide
Penguins fans certainly have spent a lot of time in recent days trying to figure out what’s wrong with their favorite hockey team. I know I have. I imagine those fans came to the same conclusion I did. Everything is wrong. Nothing is right. And that’s not an overreaction. Look...
Penguins defensemen Brian Dumoulin, John Marino close to returning 
The Pittsburgh Penguins’ practice Monday looked different. Mainly because of the venue. Because of a charity function, they had a rare practice at PPG Paints Arena instead of their facility in Cranberry. Another notable difference? A full complement of defensemen. Veteran Brian Dumoulin and rookie John Marino participated without restrictions...
Penguins will try to shake off losing streak at home against Senators
Justin Schultz is no stranger to the occasional multi-game losing streak. Having been a member of some dreadful Edmonton Oilers teams during the previous decade, it could be argued he endured a four-season losing streak with that franchise. The veteran defenseman appears to have a pragmatic approach to the Penguins’...
Penguins forward Dominik Simon sidelined long term 
Penguins forward Dominik Simon will be sidelined on a “week-to-week” basis because of an undisclosed injury according to coach Mike Sullivan. Simon was injured during Saturday’s 5-0 road loss to the San Jose Sharks. At 11:59 of the third period, Simon was engaged in a puck battle with Sharks defenseman...
Penguins assign Zach Trotman to Wilkes-Barre/Scranton
The Penguins have assigned defenseman Zach Trotman to Wilkes-Barre/Scranton of the American Hockey League. Trotman, 29, has appeared in eight NHL games this season and has no points. In 23 AHL games, he has 11 points (three goals, eight assists). He has been recalled from Wilkes-Barre/Scranton twice this season. Trotman’s...
Tim Benz, Brian Metzer: No Penguin is without blame during recent tumble
No “Madden Monday” podcast this week. It’s a “Metzer Monday” instead with Brian Metzer of the Penguins Radio Network. What a good time to get him on the podcast, anyway. Because the two of us spare no horses when it comes to criticism of the Penguins. They now have a...
Minor league report: Nailers blanked by Walleye
Goaltender Emil Larmi made 25 saves for the Wheeling Nailers in a 6-0 road loss to the Toledo Walleye at Huntington Center in Toledo, Ohio on Sunday. It was Wheeling’s third consecutive loss. Highlights: The Nailers’ (24-26-5-0) next game is on the road against the Fort Wayne Komets in the...
John Steigerwald: Penguins' rough stretch no reason to panic 
The Pittsburgh Penguins stink right now. The Washington Capitals might be worse. You’ve probably noticed how things have been going for the Penguins lately. They lost their sixth in a row Saturday night, 5-0 to San Jose, in a game they might as well have been playing in their bare...
Penguins prospect Sam Miletic stepping up in 2nd pro season 
WILKES-BARRE — Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins forward Sam Miletic took a large step this season toward making a name for himself when he was selected to participate in January’s AHL All-Star Classic. He was a member of an Atlantic Division squad that won the tournament in Ontario, Calif. Any recognition garnered from...
Empty Thoughts: Sharks 5, Penguins 0
Observations from the Penguins’ 5-0 loss to the Sharks: First things first, there was no update on Penguins forward Dominik Simon. He left the game at 11:59 of the third after he got tangled up with Sharks defenseman Radim Simek and fell awkwardly. Simon to the dressing room after a...
Punchless Penguins' losing streak hits 6, longest in 8 years
SAN JOSE, Calif. — Sidney Crosby takes full responsibility for the Pittsburgh Penguins’ current rut. Evander Kane had a goal and an assist, Martin Jones made 30 saves in his 24th career shutout and the San Jose Sharks sent the Penguins to their first six-game losing streak in eight years...
Minor league report: Penguins drop fourth straight
Goaltender Casey DeSmith made 23 saves for the Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins in a 5-1 road loss to the rival Hershey Bears at the Giant Center in Hershey on Saturday. Defenseman David Warsofsky scored the lone goal for the Penguins (27-24-3-5) who have lost four consecutive games. Highlights: The Penguins’ next game...
Washington (Pa.) native Riley Barber hopes to stick with Penguins 
WILKES-BARRE — It wasn’t exactly a new experience for Riley Barber. Scoring goals at Mohegan Sun Arena is something he has done with some regularity since becoming a professional in 2015. He just did it for the rival Hershey Bears. On Wednesday, he did it for the first time as...
Empty Thoughts: Ducks 3, Penguins 2
Observations from the Penguins’ 3-2 loss to the Ducks: In the spring of 2018, the Penguins really wanted to sign an intriguing defenseman out of Finland named Juuso Riikola. So they recruited him. Hard. General manager Jim Rutherford and former assistant general manager Bill Guerin did what they could to...
Penguins' late push against Ducks falls short as skid hits 5
ANAHEIM, Calif. — John Gibson made 28 saves, Brendan Guhle scored the winning goal in the second period and the Anaheim Ducks defeated the Pittsburgh Penguins 3-2 on Friday night. Danton Heinen and Ryan Getzlaf also scored for the Ducks, who have won two straight for the first time in...
Minor league report: Penguins fall to Crunch, 4-3
Forwards Riley Barber and Cole Cassels each had a goal and an assist for the Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins in a 4-3 road loss to the Syracuse Crunch at the Onondaga County War Memorial in Syracuse, N.Y. on Friday. Forward Phil Varone recorded two assists for the Penguins (27-23-3-5) who have lost...
Ex-Penguins defenseman Ben Lovejoy giving TV a try
For the first time in a while, Ben Lovejoy got to enjoy the NHL’s trade deadline. He was a spectator. Not a participant. During the bulk of his 11-year NHL career, Lovejoy always was a bit on edge when the deadline rolled around in February. Now retired and doing work...
First Call: Henry Ruggs III runs stunning 40-yard dash; Tom Brady's future; Penguins vs. struggling Ducks
Friday’s “First Call” features a blazing 40-yard dash at the NFL Combine, the latest on Tom Brady’s future, a look at the Penguins’ next opponent and the college hoops calendar for the weekend. Oh, Henry! Henry Ruggs III nearly set the record for a 40-yard dash time at the NFL...
Ex-Penguin Mike Rupp says new acquisitions must make strong early impressions
It’s been all Penguins hockey all week long on the “Breakfast with Benz” podcast. Why wouldn’t it be? Given the Penguins’ recent trade activity and their four-game losing streak, there has been a lot to discuss. I recently interviewed former Penguin Mike Rupp on 105.9 the X. He’s now an...
Penguins prospect Anthony Angello more confident after NHL recall
WILKES-BARRE — It might be one of the most cherished mementos of his 23 years on earth. Anthony Angello’s puck from his first NHL goal will likely be something he hangs onto for the remainder of his life. But currently, he is separated from it by about four hours and...
What are Penguins getting in Evan Rodrigues and Conor Sheary?
What are the Penguins getting in Evan Rodrigues and round two of Conor Sheary? Well, based on their first game since coming over from Buffalo, not much. Neither player had a point as the Penguins lost to Los Angeles Kings 2-1. Rodrigues didn’t have a shot on goal, a blocked...
U mad, bro? Readers vent about Penguins trades, Pitt coverage, potential Antonio Brown return
This week’s “U mad, bro?” is really rough on Penguins general manager Jim Rutherford. It’s also unkind to former Steeler Antonio Brown. And I didn’t come off very well either. John emailed me about the Penguins trades in recent weeks. He’s not thrilled with general manager Jim Rutherford dealing Dominik...
Penguins drop 4th straight game in loss to Kings 
LOS ANGELES — Blake Lizotte had a power-play goal and an assist, Cal Petersen made 36 saves and the Los Angeles Kings spoiled the Pittsburgh Penguins debuts of Patrick Marleau and two more deadline acquisitions with a 2-1 win on Wednesday night. Lizotte posted his second career multi-point game and...


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