Penguins/NHL category, Page 261
Jim Rutherford wants to add another forward to the Penguins
Jim Rutherford is a popular fellow these days. Not counting annoying reporters, his phone rang, by his count, 30 times “at a minimum” Friday as he had discussions with fellow general managers and team staffers. That number will probably go up this weekend as well as Monday before 3 p.m.,...
Despite wins, Penguins preach need to develop ‘sound defensive game’Video
In prevalent hockey cliche parlance, Thursday’s dud of a loss at Toronto was just “one of those nights” for the Pittsburgh Penguins, right? After all, games such as the 4-0 defeat “happen sometimes,” especially after a magnificent 23-6-2 run. Remember, the Penguins had allowed only eight goals during a 4-0-1...
Penguins recognize improvement needed as 1 of NHL’s worst faceoff teamsVideo
The Pittsburgh Penguins, by most accounts, are one of the NHL’s best teams. Heading into Friday’s games, they ranked tied for third in the NHL in points and wins, 10th in goals for, fourth in goals allowed, ninth in power-play rate and eighth while on the penalty kill. There is,...
Penguins’ Mike Sullivan unconcerned with Jared McCann’s scoring slumpVideo
In his first 76 games after being acquired by the Pittsburgh Penguins in a trade, Jared McCann had 25 goals. He has zero, though, in the 13 games since. McCann hasn’t scored in more than a month since the final of a three-game goal streak Jan. 14 against Minnesota. But...
Penguins’ Dominik Kahun sits out practice day after blocking shot, is ‘day to day’
Pittsburgh Penguins forward Dominik Kahun missed Friday’s practice a day after he left a loss at the Toronto Maple Leafs following blocking a shot. Coach Mike Sullivan declared Kahun will be “a game-decision” for Saturday afternoon’s home game against the Buffalo Sabres. “Right now, his status is just day-to-day,” coach...
Empty Thoughts: Maple Leafs 4, Penguins 0
Observations from the Penguins’ 4-0 loss to the Maple Leafs: First things first, there was no update on Penguins forward Dominik Kahun who left the game at 14:11 of the third period. He was struck in the left leg by a shot from Maple Leafs forward Denis Malgin and left...
Penguins dominated by Maple Leafs in 4-0 shutoutVideo
TORONTO – Having largely embarrassed the Toronto Maple Leafs 48 hours earlier, the Penguins were expecting a far stiffer challenge in the second portion of a home-and-home series on Thursday. And sure enough, that was the case. The Maple Leafs offered a much more spirited attack. But few expected the...
Teddy Blueger’s value grows for Penguins
TORONTO — It wasn’t Game 7 of a playoff series. It wasn’t even Game 3. It was Game 58 of the regular season. And it was against a team that might not make the postseason. And the Pittsburgh Penguins already were up four goals. Suffice to say, when the Penguins...
Finally healthy, Zach Trotman happy to be back with Penguins
TORONTO — The scar is very pronounced. It traverses diagonally across Zach Trotman’s upper lip, just under his nose. But aside from a handful of shifts, the only thing Trotman missed as a result of being struck in the face by a skate was a few meals. “Luckily, it didn’t...
Penguins acquire Riley Barber, Phil Varone from Canadiens
TORONTO — The Penguins have acquired minor league forwards Riley Barber and Phil Varone from the Montreal Canadiens in exchange for forwards Joseph Blandisi and Jake Lucchini. Barber and Varone will each report to Wilkes-Barre/Scranton of the American Hockey League. Barber, 26, is a native of Washington, Pa. A sixth-round...
Penguins ‘encouraged’ Evgeni Malkin will return to lineup vs. Maple Leafs
TORONTO — Penguins forward Evgeni Malkin appears to be a good bet to return to the lineup for Thursday’s game against the Toronto Maple Leafs at Scotiabank Arena. Malkin missed Tuesday’s 5-2 win against the Maple Leafs at PPG Paints Arena because of an illness and was absent from Wednesday’s...
Minor league report: Nailers beaten by Royals, 6-3
Goaltender Alex D’Orio made 30 saves for the Wheeling Nailers in a 6-3 home loss to the Reading Royals at WesBanco Arena in Wheeling on Wednesday. Defenseman Matt Abt scored two goals for the Nailers (23-21-5-0). Highlights: The Nailers’ next game is on the road against the Cincinnati Cyclones at...
Penguins power play has turned into weapon through structure, flexibilityVideo
Pittsburgh Penguins coach Mike Sullivan often has remarked about the need to establish a structure for the team while allowing its talented players to freelance and use their world-class skill. It’s a balancing act, and it is tested most by the power play. Recent results suggest the Penguins are navigating...
Penguins’ Mike Sullivan: Sidney Crosby has ‘been terrific’ since return from surgeryVideo
That Sidney Crosby has 23 points and has been part of just three regulation losses in the 13 games he’s played since a two-month injury layoff is not surprising to Mike Sullivan. Neither is that Crosby has 15 points while leading the Pittsburgh Penguins to a 6-1-1 record over the...
Evgeni Malkin did not practice Wednesday, but will travel with Penguins to TorontoVideo
Evgeni Malkin was not on the ice when the Pittsburgh Penguins practiced Wednesday. He was with teammates as they departed for Toronto soon thereafter, though, according to coach Mike Sullivan. “He is going to make the trip,” Sullivan said soon after the practice session ended in Cranberry Township. “We are...
Penguins’ Brian Dumoulin has resumed skating, ‘making progress’ from surgeryVideo
Top-pairing defenseman Brian Dumoulin has resumed skating in recent days and is progressing in his return from December ankle surgery, Pittsburgh Penguins coach Mike Sullivan said Wednesday. “Dumo is making progress,” Sullivan said after practice Wednesday in Cranberry Township. “He skated the last couple of days. He’s, I think, tracking...
Penguins recall Zach Trotman, place John Marino on injured reserve
The Penguins have recalled defenseman Zach Trotman on an emergency basis from Wilkes-Barre/Scranton of the American Hockey League. In a corresponding transaction, rookie defenseman John Marino has been placed on injured reserve. This is the second recall of the season for Trotman, 29. In five NHL games this season, he...
First Call: Carly Zucker wins Twitter; Tom Brady and Chris Kreider updates; XFL ratings
Wednesday’s “First Call” features a Tom Brady update. Where is Chris Kreider going to wind up? Jason Zucker’s wife wins Twitter for a night. Destination TBA The Penguins decided to go in a different direction than Chris Kreider. The New York Rangers forward was believed to be a target of...
Empty Thoughts: Penguins 5, Maple Leafs 2
Observations from the Penguins’ 5-2 win against the Maple Leafs: First things first, Evgeni Malkin was a very late scratch for this game after he fell ill in the late afternoon. He participated briefly in warmups but was ultimately ailing far too much to participate in the game. In his...
In Evgeni Malkin’s absence, Sidney Crosby leads Penguins past Maple LeafsVideo
The Penguins were missing another vital component of their roster Tuesday. Forward Evgeni Malkin briefly participated in warmups before leaving the ice. He ended up being scratched because of illness. His teammates, as has been the case for the bulk of this season, picked up the slack in the absence...
Photos: Penguins vs. Maple Leafs Feb. 18, 2020
A look at the Pittburgh Pengunis versus the Toronto Maple Leafs on Feb. 18, 2020 at PPG Paints Arena. The Penguins won the game 5 - 2....
Penguins forward Evgeni Malkin scratched due to illness against Maple Leafs
Penguins forward Evgeni Malkin was scratched from Tuesday’s game at PPG Paints Arena against the Toronto Maple Leafs due to an unspecified illness according to the team’s Twitter account. Malkin participated in warmups but left relatively quickly. With Malkin absent, the Penguins opened the contest having Jared McCann center the...
Penguins defenseman Marcus Pettersson’s offense continues to evolveVideo
The Pittsburgh Penguins brought in Jason Zucker via trade last week to complement Sidney Crosby’s playmaking abilities. And sure enough, Crosby and his new winger combined, in some fashion, on three goals in the first three games they played together. He is the latest in a long line of candidates...
Penguins to award $100K to renovate one of 3 Western Pa. ice rinks
The Penguins are staging a contest in which a local ice rink will be selected to receive $100,000 for renovations. Online voting will determine the winner. Bradys Run Park Ice Arena in Beaver Falls, the Belmont Sports Complex in Kittanning and S&T Arena in Indiana are the finalists. The team...
Penguins’ Zach Aston-Reese out indefinitely; Dominik Kahun a game-time decision vs. Leafs
Pittsburgh Penguins forward Zach Aston-Reese will be sidelined on a week-to-week basis because of an undisclosed injury, according to coach Mike Sullivan. In 57 games this season, Aston-Reese has 13 points (six goals, seven assists). Patric Hornqvist assumed Aston-Reese’s spot on the third line alongside Teddy Blueger and Brandon Tanev...
