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Sylvie McCarthy

My name is Sylvie McCarthy and I am a graduate of the University of North Florida. I have spent time as a sports writer for the Casper Star Tribune in Casper, Wyoming and the Picayune Item in Picayune, Mississippi.  Sports is my passion, and I am so excited to be writing for The Hockey Writers where I will be covering the Pittsburgh Penguins.

Penguins’ 5-on-5 Play Should Have Led to a Better Result vs. Rangers

Sylvie McCarthy | May 18, 2022

The Pittsburgh Penguins have officially entered the offseason after their Game 7 loss to the New York Rangers on Sunday, May 15. The Penguins had a 3-1 series lead, and…

Penguins Lead Series With Rangers Despite Numerous Injuries

Sylvie McCarthy | May 9, 2022

The Pittsburgh Penguins currently lead the New York Rangers 2-1 in their seven-game playoff series. The Rangers are favored to win the series, however, the Penguins do not seem deterred…

Penguins Must Pull Out of Downward Spiral to Advance Past Rangers

Sylvie McCarthy | May 3, 2022

On Tuesday, April 26 the Pittsburgh Penguins lost to the Edmonton Oilers 5-1. This game summed up the month of April for Pittsburgh and exposed all their shortcomings. Everything that…

Top 5 Forward Duos in the NHL

Sylvie McCarthy | April 27, 2022

Finding the right line combinations is key to any hockey team’s success, and it can often take several seasons to find the perfect trio. Once the right one is in…

Penguins’ Must Address Struggles Before Playoffs Start

Sylvie McCarthy | April 16, 2022

The Pittsburgh Penguins have had a rough start to the month of April. After losing four in a row, the team finally snapped their losing streak with a win over…

Penguins’ Final Game Against Rangers Will Set the Tone for the Playoffs

Sylvie McCarthy | April 6, 2022

The Pittsburgh Penguins are third in the Metropolitan Division. The New York Rangers hold the second-place slot with three more wins than the Penguins. The Rangers have become Pittsburgh’s Achilles’…

Penguins Trying Out New Defensive Strategies Ahead of Playoffs

Sylvie McCarthy | March 31, 2022

It’s been a busy month for the Pittsburgh Penguins. So far in March, the team has played 12 games and won seven, thanks to the help of their defense. They…

Penguins Depth Scoring Starting to Head in the Right Direction

Sylvie McCarthy | March 15, 2022

The Pittsburgh Penguins are second in the Metropolitan Division, and unless something catastrophic happens, they should easily make the playoffs. This is in large part thanks to the first line…

Penguins Roster Is Much Different From Last Cup-Winning Team

Sylvie McCarthy | March 9, 2022

Most people had already counted out the Pittsburgh Penguins early in the season. However, once December rolled around, the Penguins hit a winning streak that lasted into early January, and…

Penguins Are Making a Difference With Hunt Armory Ice Rink

Sylvie McCarthy | March 4, 2022

The Pittsburgh Penguins are not only making big moves on the ice but also in their community. The Hunt Armory Ice Rink just wrapped up its first season, and the…

Penguins Need Consistency From Key Players During Playoff Push

Sylvie McCarthy | February 28, 2022

On Feb. 24, the Pittsburgh Penguins fell to the New Jersey Devils 6-1 on their home ice. The loss to the Devils was both unexpected and unsettling. The loss had…

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