Points of Emphasis: Pens Party Hard in Win Lee C.J. Sobotka | October 30, 2015 If the game against Washington bought head coach Mike Johnston some time, last night’s win against Buffalo did little to solidify his position. Still, it was a victory where some…
Points of Emphasis: Pens’ Coach Johnston Survives Big Test Lee C.J. Sobotka | October 29, 2015 The Pittsburgh Penguins power play failed to show up once again, this time in their game versus the Washington Captials. During the first period, the Pens had a 5-on-3 power play that…
Points of Emphasis: Fleury Found The Way Lee C.J. Sobotka | October 25, 2015 A dominant 38-save showing by Marc-Andre Fleury and a decent (if untested) Pekka Rinne kept the score tied at the end of regulation. A Phil Kessel goal in the 3-on-3 overtime gave Pens fans…
Points of Emphasis: Bonino Scores, Pens Lose Lee C.J. Sobotka | October 23, 2015 If you’re a Pens fan, admit it – you held your breath… Crosby takes a puck to the face. Appears to be OK. — Josh Yohe (@JoshYohe_PGH) October 22, 2015…
Points of Emphasis: Jagr vs the Pens Lee C.J. Sobotka | October 21, 2015 Last night, the Florida Panthers came to Pittsburgh and brought former Penguin Jaromir Jagr with them. It was the only time this season that Jagr travels to Pittsburgh for a regulation game, so…
Points of Emphasis: Damage Control Lee C.J. Sobotka | October 18, 2015 Last night, the Pens welcomed the Toronto Maple Leafs to the Consol Energy Center. Shot numbers were low during the first half of the game, yet the team still carried the lead…
Points of Emphasis: Sprong Scores First NHL Goal; Pens Win Lee C.J. Sobotka | October 16, 2015 The Pens gained a lead for the first time this season in the 2nd period when Evgeni Malkin scored his first goal. Shortly thereafter, rookie Daniel Sprong scored his first NHL…
Points of Emphasis: Pens vs Habs Lee C.J. Sobotka | October 14, 2015 Down 3-2 in the final minute, the Pittsburgh Penguins pulled Marc-Andre Fleury. The extra attacker failed, and the Pens fell to the Montreal Canadiens. With that sad news now behind us, let’s…
Points of Emphasis: Kessel Scores, Refs Sleep, Pens Fall Lee C.J. Sobotka | October 11, 2015 Game two of the season is in the books for the Pittsburgh Penguins and we’ve learned that the Pens are actually able to score. A sloppy start for both teams…
Points of Emphasis: Sprong Belongs Lee C.J. Sobotka | October 3, 2015 In looking back on the Pittsburgh Penguins’ preseason finale against the Carolina Hurricanes, a few things jumped out to me as noteworthy. Here are my… Points of Emphasis Daniel Sprong…
Pens Goalie Depth on Display During Preseason Lee C.J. Sobotka | September 28, 2015 The Pittsburgh Penguins preseason has been an opportunity to “take the pulse” of how the goaltending depth of the franchise is doing. Entrenched as the starter is once again Marc-Andre Fleury.…
Kids Are Big Winners at Penguins Free Game Lee C.J. Sobotka | September 27, 2015 The Saturday afternoon preseason contest between the Pittsburgh Penguins and the Columbus Blue Jackets was the 4th annual “Free Game For Kids” day at Consol Energy Center. The atmosphere was incredible…
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