What the Brooks Orpik Suspension Means to Caps, Pens Tannor Torrao | May 2, 2016 I thought it was a late hit. It was a target to his head. I think it was the type of hit that everyone from hockey is trying to remove…
Penguins Identity Goes Beyond Speed and Skill Gian Accola | May 2, 2016 The series is tied and the team is back to its Penguins identity. They don’t get rattled, they stay composed. They have quality players on all their lines and pairings. They…
Letang’s Star Must Shine Brightest Against Capitals Tannor Torrao | April 28, 2016 In 2009, Kris Letang came of age in the Stanley Cup playoffs. Specifically in the Eastern Conference semifinals against the Washington Capitals. In Game 3, he scored the overtime winner to…
Is Phil Kessel Still Considered a Bust in Pittsburgh? Mike Necciai | April 25, 2016 The 2015-16 Pittsburgh Penguins are clearly a different team from just one year ago. In fact, they’re a much different team than just six months ago and a big part…
Pittsburgh Penguins: ‘The Past is the Past’ Mike Necciai | April 23, 2016 The Pittsburgh Penguins will return to Consol Energy Center today with a 3-1 series lead over the Rangers and a chance to earn some rest as they await the result…
Pens Find Their Speed; Take 2-1 Series Lead Tannor Torrao | April 20, 2016 Through Games 1 and 2 of their Eastern Conference Quarterfinal matchup with the New York Rangers, the Pittsburgh Penguins have looked sluggish, at best. The team speed and unrelenting forecheck…
Stubborn Pittsburgh Penguins Won’t Let Playoffs Dictate Play Mike Necciai | April 15, 2016 When Mike Sullivan took over the Pittsburgh Penguins in December he did so with a plan in mind. That plan also aligned perfectly with Jim Rutherford’s outlook on how he…
Zatkoff – Time to Back it Up Tannor Torrao | April 15, 2016 37 shots faced, 35 shots denied. 18, 588 Pittsburgh gold t-shirt-wearing, towel-waving fans chanting his name in full throat. A 5-2 victory in Game 1 of the 2016 Stanley Cup…
Pittsburgh Penguins Playing Mind Games Greg Thornberry | April 14, 2016 The Pittsburgh Penguins seem to be going to great lengths to mess with our heads lately. The emotional roller coaster surrounding the Penguins’ goalie situation took a drastic turn prior…
Pittsburgh Penguins Poised for Retribution in First Round Mike Necciai | April 13, 2016 For the tenth straight season, which happens to be the second longest active streak in the NHL, the Pittsburgh Penguins are in the playoffs. While it’s easy to get frustrated…
Penguins Must Forget the Ghosts of Playoffs Past Tannor Torrao | April 12, 2016 Those who dwell in the past are destined to repeat it. – Unknown Heading in to their Stanley Cup playoffs first round meeting with the New York Rangers (again), the…
With Murray Injury, Penguins Will Face Their Worst Nightmare Tannor Torrao | April 11, 2016 Mike Sullivan could be called a miracle worker for the part he played in orchestrating the Pittsburgh Penguins’ turnaround this season. After Saturday’s loss in the regular season finale in…