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Empty Thoughts: Penguins 8, Sabres 4
Observations from the Penguins’ 8-4 win against the Sabres: Four goals in a game isn’t exactly the be-all, end-all achievement for an NHL player. After all, the record is seven, as established in the earliest days of the NHL by Quebec Bulldogs star Joe Malone in a 10-6 home win...
Jeff Carter’s 4 goals lead Penguins to rout of Sabres
Thankfully for Jeff Carter, his shot is better than his memory. On Thursday, the forward, just over three weeks into his tenure as a member of the Pittsburgh Penguins, set a career-high with four goals and led his team to an 8-4 rout of the bumbling Buffalo Sabres at PPG...
For Wexford’s Michael Houser, preparation pays off in opportunity with SabresVideo
Michael Houser has witnessed big moments in Civic Arena and PPG Paints Arena before. He was in attendance for Game 6 of the 2008 Stanley Cup Final, when the Detroit Red Wings beat the Pittsburgh Penguins for the championship. And thanks to his former junior teammate, ex-Penguins defenseman Olli Maatta,...
Forward Sidney Crosby selected as Penguins’ MVP
Forward Sidney Crosby has been named as the Penguins’ MVP for the 2020-21 season. Voting on the award is conducted amongst the team’s players. Crosby, 33, has appeared in 53 games this season and leads the team with 60 points (23 goals, 37 assists). This is the ninth time Crosby...
Penguins sign forward prospect Valtteri Puustinen to entry-level contractVideo
The Penguins have signed forward prospect Valtteri Puustinen to a two-year entry-level contract which will begin at the start of the 2021-22 season. According to Cap Friendly, Puustinen’s deal will carry a salary cap hit of 842,500. A seventh-round pick (No. 203 overall), the 21-year-old Puustinen enjoyed a productive 2020-21...
Penguins to start goaltender Tristan Jarry against Sabres
The Penguins are scheduled to start goaltender Tristan Jarry for Thursday’s home game against the Buffalo Sabres at PPG Paints Arena. Jarry’s status was announced by coach Mike Sullivan via video conference. In 38 games this season, Jarry has a 24-9-3 record along with a 2.71 goals against average, a...
Tim Benz: Penguins host Sabres, Wexford’s Michael Houser. And it’s a story the NHL needs right now
Wexford’s Michael Houser will make his return to Pittsburgh as a Buffalo Sabres goalie for a set of games against the Penguins Thursday night and Saturday afternoon. If any league could use a story like this at this time, it’s the NHL. After a week that put the ugly side...
Minor league report: Anthony Angello, Josh Currie lead Penguins past DevilsVideo
Forwards Anthony Angello and Josh Currie each had two goals and an assist for the Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins in a 6-3 home win against the Binghamton Devils at Mohegan Sun Arena in Wilkes-Barre on Wednesday. Defensemen P.O Joseph and Cam Lee each recorded two assists for Wilkes-Barre/Scranton (11-11-4-2) while forward Jody...
Carnegie Mellon seminar to tackle the sweet science of sports analytics
About two decades ago, even the most hardcore baseball fans never had heard of OPS. At that point in time, the concept of an NBA team scoring more points on field goals behind the 3-point line than in front of it? Folly. Back in the olden days of the early...
Jeff Carter has been one of Penguins’ most versatile, effective forwards since his arrival
There were two obvious rationales the Pittsburgh Penguins employed to add Jeff Carter at the trade deadline last month. Each appears to be playing out at or above any organizational expectations. “He’s really fit in nicely,” coach Mike Sullivan said, “ … both in the locker room and on the...
NHL suspends Flyers’ Shayne Gostisbehere for 2 games for late hit on Penguins’ Mark Friedman
The NHL Department of Player Safety announced Wednesday it was issuing a two-game suspension to Philadelphia Flyers defenseman Shayne Gostisbehere for his hit on the Pittsburgh Penguins’ Mark Friedman during the previous evening’s game. Gostisbehere was assessed a two-minute penalty for cross-checking after he shoved Friedman moments after Friedman added...
Empty Thoughts: Penguins 7, Flyers 3
Observations from the Penguins’ 7-3 win against the Flyers: First things first, no one got injured, substantially at least, in this game. That’s something of a minor miracle given how heated this was. If this game went five minutes longer, someone might have ended up in the hospital. Each instance...
Penguins’ top line sparks win against Flyers
The way Pittsburgh Penguins coach Mike Sullivan sees it, things don’t need to be complicated for his team to have success. Quite the opposite. Literally. “There’s an element of simplicity associated with our game that gives us a chance to be successful and makes us hard to play against,” Sullivan...
Penguins notes: Defenseman Mark Friedman hopes to make the most of chance
Having played all of 15 NHL games over three seasons, Pittsburgh Penguins defenseman Mark Friedman isn’t all that particular over how opportunity arrives. He’s just grateful when it does arrive. “An opportunity is an opportunity,” Friedman said via video conference. “In this business, when you get an opportunity, you’ve got...
Penguins recall goaltender Maxime Lagace on emergency basis
With backup goaltender Casey DeSmith’s status uncertain, the Pittsburgh Penguins recalled reserve goaltender Maxime Lagace from Wilkes-Barre/Scranton of the American Hockey League (AHL) on an emergency basis. According to CapFriendly, Lagace is signed to a one-year two-way contract with a salary cap hit of $700,000. Lagace, 28, has appeared in...
Penguins to start goaltender Tristan Jarry in rematch with Flyers
The Penguins are scheduled to start goaltender Tristan Jarry for Tuesday’s road game against the Philadelphia Flyers at Wells Fargo Center. Jarry’s status was announced via a statement from the team. During Monday’s 7-2 road loss to the Flyers, Jarry replaced an injured Casey DeSmith to open the third period...
Capitals’ Tom Wilson fined $5K for roughing Rangers’ Pavel Buchnevich
Washington’s Tom Wilson was fined but not suspended for his actions during a post-whistle scrum in New York, an outcome the Capitals are ready to move on from and the Rangers feel isn’t sufficient punishment for one of hockey’s most polarizing players. The NHL fined Wilson $5,000 Tuesday for roughing...
Empty Thoughts: Flyers 7, Penguins 2Video
Observations from the Penguins’ 7-2 loss to the Flyers: First things first, backup goaltender Casey DeSmith, who got the start, was pulled after two periods due to an undisclosed injury. Any prolonged absence by him would be significant given the drop-off on the Penguins’ organizational depth chart. Journeyman Max Lagace,...
Penguins routed by Flyers in forward Evgeni Malkin’s return
The Penguins welcomed forward Evgeni Malkin back to their lineup for a road contest against the hated Philadelphia Flyers at Wells Fargo Center on Monday. Activated from long-term injured reserve, Malkin played his first game since suffering a suspected right knee injury March 16. For anyone with a rooting interest...
Penguins notebook: Defenseman Mike Matheson out several weeks
Penguins defenseman Mike Matheson will be sidelined on a week-to-week basis with a suspected face injury. His status was announced by coach Mike Sullivan via video conference Monday afternoon. Matheson was injured during the second period of Saturday’s 3-0 road win against the Washington Capitals when Penguins goaltender Tristan Jarry...
Penguins forward Evgeni Malkin to return against Flyers
Penguins forward Evgeni Malkin is scheduled to return to the lineup for Monday’s road game against the Philadelphia Flyers at the Wells Fargo Center. He has missed the past 23 games due to a suspected right knee injury. Malkin’s status was announced by coach Mike Sullivan via video conference. In...
Mark Madden: Kris Letang has been great for Penguins, despite what Twitter suggests
One of the best things about the Pittsburgh Penguins’ excellent season is Twitter has had to absorb a sharp stick in the eye, or perhaps someplace a bit further south. When the Penguins obtained defenseman Mike Matheson, he was called the new Jack Johnson. When defenseman Cody Ceci signed, he...
Penguins Prospect Watch: Nathan Legare leads Val-d’Or to QMJHL quarterfinalsVideo
A weekly look at how Penguins prospects and minor leaguers have fared over the past seven days: • In the Quebec Major Junior Hockey League (QMJHL) postseason, forward Nathan Legare scored a goal for the Val-d’Or Foreurs in a series-clinching 4-1 road win against the Baie-Comeau Drakkar in Game 3...
Fully healthy (or close to it), Penguins defensemen have taken major stridesVideo
When they visit the rival Philadelphia Flyers on Monday at Wells Fargo Center, the Penguins defense could look different for the first time in a while. Assuming 23 games counts as “a while.” That’s how many consecutive contests the Penguins have dressed the exact group of defensemen: • Top pairing...
Empty Thoughts: Penguins 3, Capitals 0Video
Observations from the Penguins’ 3-0 win against the Capitals: First things first, there was no update on Penguins defenseman Mike Matheson. He left the game at 16:11 of the second period when he was struck in the face on a clearing attempt by goaltender Tristan Jarry: Matheson was bleeding from...
