Hockey Headlines: Brooks Orpik Suspension; Draft Lottery News Marcy Di Michele | May 2, 2016 A collection of the latest news from around the world of hockey: When Brooks Orpik had to be helped off the ice after taking a hit from Ryan White, it…
It’s Olli a Maatta of Common Sense Gian Accola | April 30, 2016 Granted, Olli Maatta has been through a lot: multiple shoulder surgeries, a procedure to remove cancerous tissue from his thyroid gland, the mumps and a back-ailment after being unkindly pushed into…
Letang’s Star Must Shine Brightest Against Capitals Tannor Torrao | April 28, 2016 In 2009, Kris Letang came of age in the Stanley Cup playoffs. Specifically in the Eastern Conference semifinals against the Washington Capitals. In Game 3, he scored the overtime winner to…
Must See TV: A Look at Penguins vs. Capitals Mike Necciai | April 28, 2016 It’s the clash of the Titans that hockey deserves. It’s the kind of matchup fans dream of when it comes to playoff hockey. The Pittsburgh Penguins and Washington Capitals could…
Malkin vs. Ovechkin Is the Real Rivalry Greg Thornberry | April 28, 2016 When the Penguins and the Capitals meet, the first thought on nearly everyone’s mind is “Crosby vs Ovechkin”. There is absolutely nothing wrong with that as they are arguably the…
Pens, Caps Staring History in the Mirror Tannor Torrao | April 26, 2016 Hello darkness, my old friend I’ve come to talk with you again – Simon and Garfunkel It’s been seven years since the Pittsburgh Penguins and Washington Capitals faced one another…
Penguins And Capitals: A Series Worthy Of Conference Finals Michael Pityk | April 26, 2016 The Pittsburgh Penguins easily dispatched the New York Rangers in the first round of the playoffs winning four games and losing one. The Washington Capitals took slightly longer to beat…
Redemption for Ovechkin? Mark Shiver | April 25, 2016 Alex Ovechkin is seeking redemption. Arguably one of the NHL’s greatest players to not have won a Stanley Cup is once again fighting for the prize. His Washington Capitals defeated…
Is Phil Kessel Still Considered a Bust in Pittsburgh? Mike Necciai | April 25, 2016 The 2015-16 Pittsburgh Penguins are clearly a different team from just one year ago. In fact, they’re a much different team than just six months ago and a big part…
Crosby Vs. Ovechkin is the Least Interesting Storyline Marcy Di Michele | April 25, 2016 It’s getting a little played out, isn’t it? Alex Ovechkin and Sidney Crosby are two of the best players in the game. They’ve proved that over the past 11 years.…
Facing Off: Setting Up a Stellar Second Round Larry Fisher | April 25, 2016 Facing Off is a weekly column debating five of hockey’s hottest topics each and every Monday. From current events like trades and hat tricks, to bigger-picture stuff like scandals and expansion —…
Pittsburgh Penguins Simply Dominating Greg Thornberry | April 22, 2016 ‘Dominating’ is really the only word that can be used to describe the Penguins’ play against the New York Rangers. At times you almost start to feel bad for the…