Penguins/NHL category, Page 31
What does the Penguins’ future look like?
Sidney Crosby looked like someone ready for the beach. He wasn’t wearing shoes when he spoke with reporters in the dressing room of the Pittsburgh Penguins’ practice facility in Cranberry on Friday. But the captain wasn’t necessarily eager for surf and sand. Crosby, obsessive in his superstitions, indicated his loafer-free...
Mike Sullivan makes clear his intent to coach Penguins next season
Mike Sullivan understands he is not above the speculation regarding his future that also will soon encircle several of his players. That the Pittsburgh Penguins have missed the postseason for the third consecutive time on his watch is sure to amplify the chatter. But on the first day of the...
Penguins reassign 6 players back to Wilkes-Barre/Scranton for Calder Cup playoffs
The Pittsburgh Penguins’ 2024-25 campaign ended after Thursday night’s victory over the Washington Capitals at PPG Paints Arena. However, the same could not be said for their American Hockey League affiliate, the Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins, who qualified for the Calder Cup playoffs. Beginning Friday against the Hershey Bears, two regular-season contests...
Sidney Crosby and Evgeni Malkin gift Alex Ovechkin a Rolex watch
Washington Capitals captain Alex Ovechkin received a pricey gift from Pittsburgh Penguins forwards Sidney Crosby and Evgeni Malkin for becoming the NHL’s all-time leading scorer. Following Thursday night’s game, the pair not only made time to congratulate him, they presented him with time itself: a Rolex watch. The Penguins posted...
Another long summer awaits Penguins
In the late days of last summer, Evgeni Malkin expressed aspirations for the Pittsburgh Penguins that weren’t all that complex. He wanted to play meaningful games in the spring. “We don’t want a long summer again,” Malkin said during the opening stages of training camp Sept. 19. “We want to...
Penguins finish season with win in another showcase for Sidney Crosby, Alex Ovechkin
Sidney Crosby’s 20th campaign in the NHL ended just like his first. And the previous two. Out of the playoffs. And while the Penguins were eliminated from contention for this upcoming postseason well before their regular season finale on Thursday — a 5-2 win against the rival Washington Capitals at...
In season of broken records, Sidney Crosby, Alex Ovechkin bring respect for one another into 73rd career meeting
For two decades, energy and intensity have been the defining characteristics when two of the NHL’s most iconic stars, Sidney Crosby and Alex Ovechkin, have collided on the ice. Thursday night at PPG Paints Arena marked the 73rd installment of that battle, with the Washington Capitals visiting the Pittsburgh Penguins...
Penguins recall forward Sam Poulin from Wilkes-Barre/Scranton
The Pittsburgh Penguins recalled forward Sam Poulin from Wilkes-Barre/Scranton of the American Hockey League (AHL) Thursday morning in advance of their regular season finale, a home contest against the Washington Capitals. No announcement has been made by the team but the transaction was reflected on the NHL’s media website as...
Penguins goaltender Alex Nedeljkovic scheduled to start against Capitals
Pittsburgh Penguins Alex Nedeljkovic is scheduled to start his team’s regular season finale, a home contest against the rival Washington Capitals at PPG Paints Arena on Thursday. Coach Mike Sullivan announced Nedeljkovic’s status during an optional morning skate in Cranberry. In 37 games this season, Nedeljkovic has a 13-15-5 record,...
U mad, bro?: Steelers, Pirates and Penguins fans are disgusted, dismayed and disenfranchised
The Pittsburgh Penguins are plodding toward the end of the season. The Pirates are limping out of the gate. And the Steelers’ situation continues to be the butt of jokes across the NFL. So, yeah. People are mad. That’s why we post “U mad, bro?” every week. Where would you...
Minor league report: Penguins fall to Bruins, Nailers drop Game 1Video
Goaltender Joel Blomqvist made a season-high 43 saves on 46 shots for the Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins in a 3-2 loss to the Providence Bruins at Mohegan Sun Arena in Wilkes-Barre/Scranton on Wednesday. The result dropped Blomqvist’s record to 8-6-3. Forwards Emil Bemstrom and Atley Calvert each scored for Wilkes-Barre/Scranton (39-23-7-1). Highlights:...
Why haven’t the Penguins’ tanked this season?
The Pittsburgh Penguins’ final practice of 2024-25 looked a lot like the previous sessions they have orchestrated for seven months dating to training camp. It was detailed in its planning and furious in its execution. During a five-on-five drill Wednesday in Cranberry, a line centered by rookie Vasily Ponomarev prematurely...
A day after heart surgery, Kris Letang’s appearance at Penguins’ facility eases minds of teammates, organization
Spotting Kris Letang at the Pittsburgh Penguins’ practice facility constitutes far from any remarkable development, given it has been a pillar of his day-to-day life during nearly two decades with the organization. But one day removed from heart surgery? That did come as somewhat surprising, although perhaps less so for...
Penguins’ Kris Letang undergoes successful heart procedure
Pittsburgh Penguins defenseman and alternate captain Kris Letang underwent successful heart surgery, the club announced Wednesday. The surgery on Letang, who turns 38 on April 24, was to close a patent foramen ovale (small hole in the heart). The procedure was performed at UPMC Presbyterian Hospital by interventional cardiologist Dr....
Penguins defenseman Filip Kral wants ‘one more shot in the NHL’
Filip Kral has a history with Ville Koivunen. And it isn’t necessarily rooted in a good place. Or however one might label the place below Koivunen’s belt. “We played against each other in the playoffs in the Liiga (Finland’s top league),” Kral said. “I slashed him between the legs. He...
Penguins forward Kevin Hayes nominated for King Clancy Memorial Trophy
Forward Kevin Hayes was selected as the Pittsburgh Penguins’ nominee for the King Clancy Memorial Trophy. The NHL announced nominees for all 32 teams on Tuesday. Named after Hockey Hall of Famer Frank “King” Clancy, the award recognizes “the player who best exemplifies leadership qualities on and off the ice...
Penguins defenseman P.O Joseph looks for the positives in a tough seasonVideo
P.O Joseph looked different Tuesday. He wasn’t wearing white. Instead, the Pittsburgh Penguins defenseman was in yellow. And he practiced. “It was just good to be out there today,” Joseph said. “It’s hard to be in the stands and watching the guys battle like that. It just feels good to...
Penguins’ Sidney Crosby voted most complete, smartest overall player in NHLPA player poll
The annual NHL Players’ Association (NHLPA) poll was released Tuesday morning, and Pittsburgh Penguins captain Sidney Crosby was once again shown to be held in high regard by his peers. Featuring participation of 663 players, Crosby, for the sixth straight season, earned the most votes for most complete player (33.81%),...
Tim Benz: Forget slow starts. Slow recognition of larger problems is Penguins’ real offseason concern
In the aftermath of a 4-1 loss to the Boston Bruins on Sunday, Pittsburgh Penguins head coach Mike Sullivan sounded like a guy who was at the end of his rope. Sullivan was asked about the team’s slow start in that game. “Slow start? It was a slow game. Period,”...
First Call: Details of Aaron Rodgers pitching himself to Vikings; Shedeur Sanders working out for Giants
Tuesday’s “First Call” has an interesting angle to Aaron Rodgers’ attempt at latching on with the Minnesota Vikings. A new team may be in the running for Rodgers’ services in 2025. We know Rodgers is losing something of importance before next year, regardless of where he winds up. And Shedeur...
Penguins recall defenseman Filip Kral from Wilkes-Barre/ScrantonVideo
The Pittsburgh Penguins recalled defenseman Filip Kral from Wilkes-Barre/Scranton of the American Hockey League (AHL) on Monday. No announcement was made by the team but the transaction was reflected on the NHL’s media website as well as the AHL’s website. Kral, 25, has appeared in 59 games this season with...
Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins goaltender Filip Larsson finds way to stand outVideo
The conversation got off on the wrong foot immediately. “Sergei, what has it been like getting used to North America?” a reporter asked. “I’m Filip,” answered Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins goaltender Filip Larsson. Largely overshadowed by fellow goaltender Sergei Murashov, Larsson was gracious with the confused Pittsburgh reporter who dashed into the...
Minor league report: Penguins sink IslandersVideo
A goal and an assist by forward Zach Gallant led the the Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins in a 5-2 win against the Bridgeport Islanders at Total Mortgage Arena in Bridgeport, Conn. on Sunday. Forward Sam Poulin recorded two assists for Wilkes-Barre/Scranton (39-22-7-1, 86 points) while forwards Atley Calvert, Avery Hayes, Gabe Klassen...
Penguins go quietly against Bruins in 2nd-to-last game of season
Pittsburgh Penguins forward Philip Tomasino was back in the lineup for Sunday’s home contest against the Boston Bruins after missing three prior games due to a concussion. There were two reasons why he dressed for his team’s penultimate game of the season. First and foremost, his health allowed him to...
Penguins forward Philip Tomasino a ‘game-time decision’ against Bruins
Pittsburgh Penguins forward Filip Tomasino has been labeled as a “game-time decision” for Sunday’s home contest against the Boston Bruins at PPG Paints Arena. Coach Mike Sullivan declared Tomasino’s status approximately two hours before the opening faceoff. A concussion has sidelined Tomasino for the previous three games. In 59 games...
