Relax, Penguins Will Adjust Julia Stumbaugh | May 15, 2017 Stop freaking out about the Pittsburgh Penguins dropping Game 1 of their series against the Ottawa Senators. Seriously. Yes, the Penguins were at home. Yes, the overtime goal was scored…
Penguins’ Faceoffs a Glimmer of Hope Julia Stumbaugh | May 10, 2017 Statistically, the Washington Capitals have dominated most aspects of their second-round series against the Pittsburgh Penguins. Comparing them to the Penguins on paper hasn’t been favorable for the Pens even…
Good, Bad and the Ugly Going into Game 6 Julia Stumbaugh | May 8, 2017 Game 6 of the second-round series between the Washington Capitals and the Pittsburgh Penguins tonight is undoubtedly a crucial match. If the Penguins lose, they’re headed back to Washington for…
What Happened to Conor Sheary? Julia Stumbaugh | April 29, 2017 Something has changed for the Pittsburgh Penguins’ Conor Sheary. In these past six playoff games, he’s not only produced an uncharacteristically low two points and earned the lowest plus-minus rating on…
Crosby vs. Ovechkin “Rivalry” Misses the Point Julia Stumbaugh | April 27, 2017 You could feel it forming in the air the very moment Marcus Johansson’s overtime shot hit the back of the net in Game 6 of the series between the Washington Capitals and…
Injuries Gave Penguins First-Round MVP Julia Stumbaugh | April 20, 2017 The Pittsburgh Penguins have had no shortage of injuries this season. For a good chunk of the spring, their defense was mostly composed of AHL players. In the last stretch of…
Matt Calvert Should Be Suspended Julia Stumbaugh | April 15, 2017 There’s been debate on where exactly Matt Calvert’s stick hit the Pittsburgh Penguins’ Tom Kuhnhackl after Friday night’s game. Some observers have said the stick broke on Kuhnhackl’s upper arm,…
How Important is Penguins’ Home Ice? Julia Stumbaugh | April 10, 2017 As the NHL has worked to make the league more competitive, debate has begun over whether or not home-ice advantage truly matters in the playoffs. Things like the salary cap…
Was Penguins’ Win Worth It? Julia Stumbaugh | April 5, 2017 The Pittsburgh Penguins came out of Tuesday night’s matchup against the Columbus Blue Jackets with a 4-1 win. This should have been a relief for the Penguins. With these crucial two…
Should Penguins Consider Pouliot? Julia Stumbaugh | March 31, 2017 The Pittsburgh Penguins’ defensive lineup has been decimated by their recent bout of injuries. In the Penguins’ Wednesday night blowout against the Chicago Blackhawks, only Brian Dumoulin, Justin Schultz and…
Penguins Limp Towards Playoffs Julia Stumbaugh | March 28, 2017 This season, it has become clear that the Pittsburgh Penguins are a part of the best division in the NHL. The top three teams in the Metropolitan Division (the Washington…
Can Crosby Hit the 50-Goal Mark? Julia Stumbaugh | March 27, 2017 Sidney Crosby sits on top of the league right now with 42 goals. In his decade playing with the Pittsburgh Penguins, he has only managed to hit the 50-goal mark…
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