With just nine healthy players at his disposal, Canadian men’s rugby sevens head coach Damian McGrath had no complaints on Saturday night. VANCOUVER – Matt Murray made 27 saves as the Pittsburgh Penguins shut out the Vancouver Canucks 3-0 on Saturday night.
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Kessel scores shootout winner as Pittsburgh Penguins top Edmonton Oilers 3-2
Phil Kessel scored the shootout winner as the Pittsburgh Penguins came away with a 3-2 victory over the Edmonton Oilers on Friday. Nick Bonino and Evgeni Malkin scored in regulation for the Penguins , who have won four games in a row.
Fleury stands tall in relief, Penguins rally by Sabres 4-3
Buffalo Sabres’ Sam Reinhart cannot get his stick on a blocked shot by Pittsburgh Penguins goalie Marc-Andre Fleury in the third period of an NHL hockey game in Pittsburgh, Sunday, March 5, 2017. By WILL GRAVES, AP Sports Writer PITTSBURGH – His team flat, listless and basically overwhelmed during a miserable first period against Buffalo on Sunday, Pittsburgh Penguins coach Mike Sullivan looked down his bench searching for a jolt.
Fishing out the winners and losers on NHL trade deadline day
Although the NHL trade market produced no whopping deals this year, just about everybody had their nets in the water all the way up until the deadline Wednesday. Several Stanley Cup contenders caught good players for the postseason grind ahead, while several struggling teams made judicious use of their assets.
Patrick Kane has hat trick, Blackhawks beat Penguins 4-1
Patrick Kane had his second hat trick in three games, Scott Darling made 36 saves and the Chicago Blackhawks beat the Pittsburgh Penguins 4-1 on Wednesday night for their fifth straight victory and 10th in 11 games. Richard Panik also scored to help Chicago pull within three points of first-place Minnesota in the Central Division and Western Conference.
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Patrick Kane had his second hat trick in three games, Scott Darling made 36 saves and the Chicago Blackhawks beat the Pittsburgh Penguins 4-1 on Wednesday night for their fifth straight victory and 10th in 11 games. Richard Panik also scored to help Chicago pull within three points of first-place Minnesota in the Central Division and Western Conference.
Mumps the word: Players hope NHL can contain latest outbreak
… in places where people have had prolonged close contact with a person with the virus, such as school, dorms or sports teams. In an email to The Associated Press , NHL Deputy Commissioner Bill Daly wrote it’s unclear what prompted the recurrence. As …
Philadelphia Flyers Brandon Manning Suspended
Philadelphia Flyers defenseman Brandon Manning has been suspended for 2 games due to a hit delivered on Penguins forward Jake Guentzel during Saturday night’s stadium series game. The NHL said Monday that Manning will lose more than $10,833 in salary.
Penguins acquire D Ron Hainsey from Carolina
Pittsburgh Penguins’ Evgeni Malkin , of Russia, scores against Carolina Hurricanes goalie Cam Ward as Hurricanes’ Ron Hainsey watches at rear during the third period of an NHL hockey game in Raleigh, N.C., Tuesday, Feb. 21, 2017. Pittsburgh won 3-1.
Mariah Carey Confirms Relationship With New Boyfriend
Their relationship status has been unclear until this week, despite everything we’ve seen on Mariah’s World and despite this very sexy photo of them together in a fancy bathtub with #bubbles on Valentine’s Day. The singer, who was on a date night with her man, burst out of her low cut top and revealed a bit more than she’d bargained for.
With Maatta and Schultz out, Penguins must address battered blue line
The Penguins’ 4-3 overtime win Thursday night against the Winnipeg Jets turned out to be a costly one on the back end. Hours after the Penguins announced that Olli Maatta would miss six weeks after successful hand surgery, coach Mike Sullivan said before a game Friday night against the Columbus Blue Jackets at Nationwide Arena that Justin Schultz was in concussion protocol.
Sidney Crosby joins NHL’s 1,000-point club
The Pittsburgh Penguins star became the 86th player in league history to reach 1,000 career points when he assisted on Chris Kunitz’s goal 6:28 into the first period on Thursday night against Winnipeg. Crosby’s helper gave him 632 assists to go with 368 goals.
Crosby gets point No. 999, Penguins top Canucks 4-0
Vancouver Canucks’ Henrik Sedin attempts to get off a pass in front of Pittsburgh Penguins goalie Matt Murray with Nick Bonino defending during the first period of an NHL hockey game in Pittsburgh, Tuesday, Feb. 14, 2017. Vancouver Canucks’ Luca Sbisa goes to the ice in front of goalie Ryan Miller to block a shot by Pittsburgh Penguins’ Patric Hornqvist in the second period of an NHL hockey game in Pittsburgh, Tuesday, Feb. 14, 2017.
Penguins Weekly: Jarry’s adjustments in offseason behind steady improvement
The IceHogsi 1 2 Spencer Abbott attempts to get a shot past the WBS Penguinsi 1 2 Tristan Jarry at the AHL All Star Skills Competition at PPL Center in Allentown on Sunday, Jan. 29, 2017.Christopher Dolan / Staff Photographer WILKES-BARRE TWP. – By almost every metric, Tristan Jarry’s rookie season with the Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins was a success.
Murphy’s 1st of season wins it for Coyotes in OT vs. Pens
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Flames edge Penguins 3-2 in shootout; Crosby gets point 998
Pittsburgh Penguins’ Sidney Crosby can’t get a shot past Calgary Flames goalie Chad Johnson during the second period of an NHL hockey game in Pittsburgh, Tuesday, Feb. 7, 2017. By WILL GRAVES, AP Sports Writer PITTSBURGH – Sidney Crosby’s pursuit for 1,000 career points hit a speed bump – not to mention a couple of posts – against Calgary’s Chad Johnson.
Sidney Crosby becomes first to 30 goals in Penguins win against Blues
Sidney Crosby becomes first to 30 goals in Penguins win against Blues Crosby scored twice and had an assist in Pittsburgh’s 4-1 win at St. Louis. Check out this story on USATODAY.com: http://usat.ly/2k8RIoy ST.
FILE – In this Dec. 10, 2016, file photo, Pittsburgh Penguins center…
In this Dec. 10, 2016, file photo, Pittsburgh Penguins center Sidney Crosby waits during the team’s NHL hockey game against the Tampa Bay Lightning in Tampa, Fla. No matter where the Edmonton Oilers travel, captain Connor McDavid is confronted by the same questions and comparisons to the opposing team’s star.
After sunny All-Star break, NHL playoff race is heating up
” Sidney Crosby and Alex Ovechkin were linemates. Connor McDavid scored on a pass from Ryan Kesler.
After avoiding suspension, Marchand lifts Bruins past Pens
Brad Marchand scored two second-period goals after avoiding a suspension by the NHL earlier in the day, lifting the Boston Bruins past the Pittsburgh Penguins 4-3 on Thursday night.
Warsofsky added to All-Star Classic roster
Penguins defenseman David Warsofsky was named to the 2017 AHL All-Star Classic’s Atlantic Division squad Tuesday. Warsofsky, who has 29 points in 27 games this season, replaces rookie Jake Guentzel, who is in the NHL with the Pittsburgh Penguins.
Conor Sheary named NHL’s first star of the week
If anybody is absolutely feeling it lately, it’s Conor Sheary. Following a three-point game against the Boston Bruins, he’s now on a four-game point streak; in those four games, he has six goals.
Bad ice Sunday at PPG Paints Arena causes delay in Penguins-Bruins game
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AFTERMATH: Pens beat Bruins
The two goals he scored in today’s 5-1 Penguins win over the Bruins put him in some rare air among NHL scorers. Sure, we’re cherry picking stats here at the peak of his powers, and sure, Sheary obviously benefits from playing alongside Sidney Crosby, but these numbers are something else.
Big 2nd period helps Penguins beat Hurricanes 7-1
Phil Kessel had a goal and an assist during Pittsburgh’s four-goal second period, and the Penguins routed the Carolina Hurricanes 7-1 on Friday night. Conor Sheary scored twice, and Evgeni Malkin had a late goal and an assist.
Penguins halt Capitals’ win streak at 9 in wild 8-7 victory
Conor Sheary scored 34 seconds into overtime and the Pittsburgh Penguins ended the Washington Capitals’ nine-game winning streak with a wild 8-7 victory Monday night that included nine second-period goals. Sheary had two goals and an assist for the Penguins, who snapped a three-game losing streak.
Ovechkin Reaches 1,000 Points
Alexander Ovechkin wasted little time putting the puck in the net in Wednesday night’s matchup between the Washington Capitals and Pittsburgh Penguins. It took Ovi all of 35 seconds to open the scoring for the game.
Fleury Wins 5th Straight As Pens Roll
The Pittsburgh Penguins were rested after a week off since their last game, while the Tampa Bay Lightning were playing for the third time in four days. Marc-Andre Fleury stopped 28 shots in his fifth straight win, leading the Penguins to a 6-2 victory over the Lightning on Sunday.
The Pittsburgh Penguins own the third period
… a comfortable lead and then just keep adding to it, and we really shouldn’t be surprised about that. Via the Elias Sports Bureau : Pittsburgh has been outscored by one goal in the first two periods of games this season (79-78), but the Penguins have …
Pa. crime photos of the week: Woman’s heroin death after 8 days’ clean; more
Haley Leight, 20, of Butler, Pa., who was battling heroin, had achieved eight days clean, and she attended a Narcotics Anonymous meeting just the day before a tragic relapse that would cost her her life. It was a bizarre end for Patrick J. Harper, a 52-year-old engineer from western Pennsylvania who was facing multiple child pornography charges.
‘Pleasantly surprised’ Penguins center Matt Cullen focusing solely on present
… Cullen family setup couldn’t be better. His three boys attend school at the same place he practices – UPMC Lemieux Sports Complex – and hockey is a huge part of their family dynamic. If dad can still do it, Cullen’s boys likely will push him to keep …
Malkin’s OT winner propels Pens past Canadiens-Image1
Pittsburgh Penguins’ Ian Cole collides with Montreal Canadiens’ Brian Flynn during the first period of an NHL hockey game in Pittsburgh, Saturday, Dec. 31, 2016. Pittsburgh Penguins’ Sidney Crosby collides with Montreal Canadiens’ Chris Terry during the first period of an NHL hockey game in Pittsburgh, Saturday, Dec. 31, 2016.
Hagelin helps Penguins rally past Hurricanes
Carl Hagelin scored with 4:15 remaining and the Pittsburgh Penguins rallied to beat the Carolina Hurricanes 3-2 on Wednesday night. Hagelin got his fifth of the season and second in two games off a feed from Patric Hornqvist.
Ex-Nanny for Penguins Player in Pennsylvania Gets 5-Year Federal Sentence
The former nanny of Pittsburgh Penguins player Chris Kunitz was sentenced Tuesday to five years in federal prison for setting fire to her rental residence and then filing fraudulent insurance claims for the contents. The public defender for Andrea Forsythe, 28, unsuccessfully sought a term running concurrently to one she’ll receive next month for thefts from the Penguins player and other people for whom she worked as a nanny.
Maple Leafs manage rare feat in containing Penguins captain Sidney Crosby
Sidney Crosby was a nightmare for the Maple Leafs when they first met the defending Stanley Cup champions earlier this season. It would be a different story on Saturday evening.
Penguins’ Marc-Andre Fleury briefly leaves game after taking skate to chin
Pittsburgh goaltender Marc-Andre Fleury was forced to briefly leave the game between the Toronto Maple Leafs and Penguins in the opening minutes after taking a skate blade under the chin on Saturday night. Tangling with Steve Oleksy in front, James van Riemsdyk’s left skate veered up and caught Fleury under the mask.