Penguins Role Players Pave the Way to Victory Brady Smith | May 22, 2017 It’s a fitting story that while the Penguins are just a win away from a trip back to the Stanley Cup Final, it isn’t Crosby or Malkin that we’re highlighting.…
Penguins’ Faceoffs a Glimmer of Hope Julia Stumbaugh | May 10, 2017 Statistically, the Washington Capitals have dominated most aspects of their second-round series against the Pittsburgh Penguins. Comparing them to the Penguins on paper hasn’t been favorable for the Pens even…
Options for More Sabres Scoring Ryan Wolfe | May 9, 2017 While the Stanley Cup playoffs continue to work toward its yearly fever pitch, franchises find themselves sitting in hockey purgatory, waiting to make their next move. Those teams out of…
Today’s NHL: The Disgrace of Diving Jeff Yerger | May 5, 2017 Stop me if you’ve heard this one before: LeBron James gets a leg cramp, he gets carried off the court. Gregory Campbell breaks his leg, finishes his shift and skates…
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…
Piecing Together Penguins’ Postseason Lines Mike Necciai | March 29, 2017 Pittsburgh Penguins head coach Mike Sullivan isn’t in an envious position these days. The Penguins — as they approach nearly 250 man games lost to injury — are deploying a…
Recap: Penguins Beat Sabres to Clinch Playoff Spot Chad DeDominicis | March 22, 2017 The Pittsburgh Penguins clinched a playoff berth tonight by winning a tight game against the Buffalo Sabres. The Sabres did a good job hanging with the Penguins after playing the…
What Happened to the HBK Line? Julia Stumbaugh | February 11, 2017 The reigning Stanley Cup champion Pittsburgh Penguins owe a lot of their success last June to their third line. This lovingly nicknamed HBK line was composed of Carl Hagelin, Nick…
Penguins’ HBK Line Needs to Overcome Struggles Mike Necciai | January 26, 2017 Lightning in a bottle. One hit wonder. Flash in the pan. These are descriptions circulating the Pittsburgh Penguins fan base and media folks — whether they’re fair or not —…
Penguins Need Penalty Killer Instinct Dave Holcomb | January 14, 2017 Halfway through 2016-17, the Pittsburgh Penguins have looked every bit as good as they did last spring on their way to the franchise’s fourth Stanley Cup Championship. But as every…
Penguins Far From Silent During Break Joshua Crockett | January 5, 2017 Announced during the 2015-16 season, the new “bye week” time is upon us. This is when, between Jan. 1 and Feb. 28, each team takes a break for a week…
Regulation Losses Not on Pens’ Menu Joshua Crockett | December 22, 2016 After the Pittsburgh Penguins’ recent win over the then-division-leading New York Rangers, here’s a look back at how they again rose to the top of the most streaky division in…