Bonino’s Embellishment the Least of Capitals’ Concerns Mike Necciai | May 4, 2017 In the dying minutes of a pivotal Game 4 matchup between the Pittsburgh Penguins and Washington Capitals, with Pittsburgh leading 3-2 and Capitals goaltender Braden Holtby on his way to…
Crosby Injury Puts Added Pressure on Caps Mike Necciai | May 3, 2017 Game 3 between the Pittsburgh Penguins and Washington Capitals barely got underway at PPG Paints Arena when Sidney Crosby drove the net, took a slash from Capitals’ captain Alex Ovechkin…
Kunitz’s Presence, Physicality Important Versus Capitals Mike Necciai | May 2, 2017 Chris Kunitz isn’t an enforcer, nor is he a particularly intimidating figure. However, the 37-year old veteran left wing brings an element that’s somewhat rare among the Pittsburgh Penguins’ roster.…
Fleury, Penguins Counterpunch Dominant Capitals Mike Necciai | April 28, 2017 The other seven remaining teams in the NHL playoffs should be afraid of the Pittsburgh Penguins. Not because the Penguins are playing phenomenal Hockey right now, but because somehow, they…
Fleury’s Progression, Not Regression, is Crucial Mike Necciai | April 27, 2017 Marc-Andre Fleury is quite the polarizing figure among the hockey community. While it’s impossible to deny his likability, his playing career — full of ups and downs — will forever…
Pens vs Caps Preview, Prediction 2017 Mike Necciai | April 25, 2017 Familiar faces, indeed, as we prepare for Pens vs Caps yet again. The Pittsburgh Penguins are set to face the Washington Capitals in the second round of the Stanley Cup…
Sloppy Penguins in Good Shape… For Now Mike Necciai | April 20, 2017 There’s no need to over analyze what happened on Tuesday night when the Pittsburgh Penguins and Columbus Blue Jackets met for Game 4 of the Eastern Conference Quarterfinals. The Blue…
Murray’s Durability Should Concern Penguins Mike Necciai | April 14, 2017 April 1, 2016, Marc-Andre Fleury declared that he didn’t feel right upon arriving to work. The Pittsburgh Penguins‘ staff sent Fleury to see their doctors and that afternoon, he was diagnosed…
Penguins Open Postseason With a Haymaker Mike Necciai | April 13, 2017 The Pittsburgh Penguins welcomed the Columbus Blue Jackets to PPG Paints Arena with open arms, and plenty of open ice. After a decent start to Game 1, the Penguins fell…
Penguins/Blue Jackets: Thoughts, Key Factors Mike Necciai | April 12, 2017 The Pittsburgh Penguins are about to receive their reward for a fantastic regular season — one that saw them overcome a multitude of injury issues and adversity — on their…
Kraft Hockeyville a Much Needed Break for Rostraver Mike Necciai | April 12, 2017 Kraft Hockeyville 2017 is here, and the 10 finalists — competing for $150,000 in upgrades and the possibility of hosting an NHL preseason game — have been announced. And this…
Penguins Need Statement Game vs. CBJ Mike Necciai | April 4, 2017 The Pittsburgh Penguins only have one true rival, and that’s the Philadelphia Flyers. But there are a few teams — the Columbus Blue Jackets being one of them — able…
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