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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’ Core Just Keeps Getting Better

Sylvie McCarthy | January 30, 2023

The city of Pittsburgh has been enjoying elite hockey for over three decades. Mario Lemieux brought back-to-back Stanley Cup championships to the city in 1991 and 1992 before hanging up…

Penguins’ Kapanen Could Be Turning a Corner

Sylvie McCarthy | January 23, 2023

The Pittsburgh Penguins are currently trying to navigate through numerous injuries while also attempting to climb out of fifth place in a very competitive Metropolitan Division. Additionally, the team has…

Penguins’ Joseph Has Earned a Bigger Role

Sylvie McCarthy | January 15, 2023

The Pittsburgh Penguins are currently feeling the effects of mid-season injuries across the board. The team will be looking for everyone in their lineup who is healthy to step up…

Penguins’ Bottom-6 Continues to Struggle

Sylvie McCarthy | January 5, 2023

The Pittsburgh Penguins did not have a very good end to 2022. The Penguins lost the last four games of the year, which included three division matchups with the Carolina…

Penguins’ Special Teams and Goaltending Must Remain Consistent

Sylvie McCarthy | December 28, 2022

The Pittsburgh Penguins have been firing on all cylinders lately and are currently sitting in fourth place in the Metropolitan Division. They have improved in every area of their game,…

Penguins Gearing Up for a Deep Playoff Run

Sylvie McCarthy | December 15, 2022

The Pittsburgh Penguins are currently in second place in the Metropolitan Division and have won their last six games. If they continue to find success through the second half of…

Penguins Need a Win in Rematch With Hurricanes

Sylvie McCarthy | December 8, 2022

On Tuesday, Nov. 29 the Pittsburgh Penguins lost 3-2 to the Carolina Hurricanes in overtime. Even without the controversial non-call that led to Carolina’s overtime goal, Pittsburgh more than likely…

Penguins Fans Have a Lot to Be Thankful For

Sylvie McCarthy | November 28, 2022

The Pittsburgh Penguins have had an interesting start to their season. They started strong, but hit a rough patch towards the end of October and into the start of November.…

Penguins Need More Production From Their Bottom Six

Sylvie McCarthy | November 19, 2022

The Pittsburgh Penguins are having a rough start to their season. With a current record of 7-7-3, the Penguins are sitting in fifth place in the Metropolitan Division. After a…

Penguins Coach Sullivan Finally Making Some Changes

Sylvie McCarthy | November 12, 2022

Mike Sullivan, head coach of the Pittsburgh Penguins, is currently in unfamiliar territory. The Penguins snapped a seven-game losing streak with a 4-1 victory over the Washington Capitals on Nov.…

Penguins’ Dumoulin & Letang Pair Still Trying to Find Rhythm

Sylvie McCarthy | November 5, 2022

Brian Dumoulin and Kris Letang are in their eighth season as the Pittsburgh Penguins’ top defensive pairing. They have become some of the most reliable players on the roster, but…

5 Penguins Have Been Key to the Season’s Solid Start

Sylvie McCarthy | October 28, 2022

The Pittsburgh Penguins are having a solid start to the 2022-23 season, with a 4-2-1 record. With a few new faces in the lineup, there are still some wrinkles to…

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