Did the Penguins Learn From 2019 Playoff Exit? Rob Klein | July 31, 2020 When the Pittsburgh Penguins were swept by the New York Islanders in the first round of the 2018-19 NHL Playoffs, many questioned the team’s toughness and motivation. General manager Jim…
Last Pittsburgh Penguin to Win Each NHL Award Nick Horwat | July 31, 2020 While the Stanley Cup is the most coveted trophy in the NHL, there is a long list of individual awards that players play 82 games a season to earn. Over…
5 Takeaways from the Flyers’ Exhibition Win Over Penguins Max Nason | July 31, 2020 After nearly 140 days since the NHL season was paused, hockey officially made its return Tuesday afternoon. The Flyers kicked off the NHL’s return to play with an exhibition tilt…
Pittsburgh Penguins to Watch in the Play-In Round Sartaaj Bhullar | July 31, 2020 The Pittsburgh Penguins played their first hockey game since March on Tuesday against their rivals the Philadelphia Flyers. It was the first game in months for both teams and ended…
Penguins Will Need Both Murray & Jarry for Playoff Success Rob Klein | July 28, 2020 On March 12, the NHL season was put on pause due to concerns about the COVID-19 pandemic. Two nights before, the Pittsburgh Penguins were coming off a 5-2 win against…
NHL Rumors: Lightning, Coyotes, Oilers, Penguins, More Jim Parsons | July 27, 2020 In today’s NHL rumors rundown, the Tampa Bay Lightning will have to do without their star defenseman for a few days, while the Edmonton Oilers will get one of their…
Penguins & Canadiens Playoff History: Underdog Habs Have the Upper Hand Sartaaj Bhullar | July 24, 2020 The NHL’s play-in round is a little over a week away and the Pittsburgh Penguins will play the Montreal Canadiens in a best-of-five series. Although the Penguins have been in…
NHL Rumors: Blue Jackets, Penguins, Lightning, Kraken, More Jim Parsons | July 24, 2020 In today’s NHL rumor rundown, Columbus Blue Jackets’ coach John Tortorella is not happy with his team and explains why. In Pittsburgh, there are questions about who starts in goal…
Patrick Marleau’s Last of Many Shots at the Stanley Cup Adam Krivanek | July 21, 2020 Among the current active NHLers, nobody has played more games than Patrick Marleau. The 40-year-old forward was drafted way back in 1997, second overall by the San Jose Sharks, right…
NHL Rumors: Penguins, Stars, Avs, Oilers, Maple Leafs, More Jim Parsons | July 20, 2020 In today’s NHL rumors rundown, the Pittsburgh Penguins are getting some players back, while the Avalanche may have lost a key piece. The Edmonton Oilers have a young defenseman who…
One for the Ages: Les Binkley’s 1967-68 NHL Season Nathaniel Oliver | July 20, 2020 When the NHL expanded from six to twelve teams in 1967, it was imperative for the half-dozen new teams – if they wanted to be competitive, at least – to…
NHL Rumors: Penguins, Blue Jackets, Canucks, Flames, More Jim Parsons | July 19, 2020 In today’s NHL rumor rundown, Sidney Crosby mysteriously left the Pittsburgh Penguins practice midway through and the team isn’t commenting as to why, the Columbus Blue Jackets look to be…