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Penguins coach Mike Sullivan mum on which goalie will start SundayVideo
As he is wont to do, Penguins coach Mike Sullivan shed little light Saturday on which goaltender he might start in Sunday’s road game against the Washington Capitals at Capital One Arena. Tristan Jarry never has played the Capitals, and Matt Murray has not played in roughly two weeks because...
Penguins recall forward Sam Lafferty
The Pittsburgh Penguins recalled forward Sam Lafferty from Wilkes-Barre/Scranton of the American Hockey League. This is Lafferty’s third recall of the season. The Hollidaysburg native has appeared in 36 NHL games this season and has 10 points (four goals, six assists). In six AHL games this season, Lafferty, 24, has...
Patric Hornqvist skips Penguins’ practice for dental work
Pittsburgh Penguins forward Patric Hornqvist was absent from Saturday’s practice in Cranberry for a dental procedure according to coach Mike Sullivan. There was no indication from Sullivan if Hornqvist’s availability for Sunday’s game would be impacted by the procedure, but there was little to suggest the ailment was serious, especially...
Empty Thoughts: Penguins 4, Flyers 3 (OT)
Observations from the Penguins’ 4-3 win against the Flyers: This has been a season of first for Bryan Rust. To wit: • This is the first time he’s reached 20 goals. • This is the first time he’s had substantial time on the top power-play unit. • This is the...
Minor league report: Jake Lucchini leads Penguins past Phantoms
Two goals by forward Jake Lucchini led the Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins to a 4-1 home win against the rival Lehigh Valley Phantoms at Mohegan Sun Arena in Wilkes-Barre on Friday. Forwards Jan Drozg and Sam Lafferty also scored goals for the Penguins (23-16-3-4), who extended a winning streak to five games,...
Sidney Crosby scores overtime winner as Penguins beat FlyersVideo
Having stumbled into their nine-day respite from the NHL’s grinder of a schedule, the Pittsburgh Penguins profess they are fully aware of how they must perform following the All-Star break. Especially because 17 of their final 32 games come against Metropolitan Division foes. “We’re going to get right into it,”...
Ex-Penguins defenseman Matt Niskanen finds success with Flyers
It was a considerable adjustment for Matt Niskanen this offseason when he was traded from the Washington Capitals to the Philadelphia Flyers. A new team, a new city, a new everything. Even parking for practice was different. With the Capitals, he could not use the garage adjacent to the practice...
Black hockey history celebrated in Hill District with mobile museumVideo
When Kwame Mason was a pre-teen and a high scoring right wing for the Toronto Aeros of the Greater Toronto Hockey League, he wanted to be like Guy Lafleur, the high flying right wing for the Montreal Canadiens. “When you’re playing hockey out with your friends, you always say ‘I’m...
Mark Madden: Penguins could benefit from Tristan Jarry’s puckhandling against Capitals
The Pittsburgh Penguins’ biggest obstacle in the Eastern half of the Stanley Cup playoffs figures to be Washington, and vice versa. Same as it ever was. Last year’s first-round hiccup vs. the New York Islanders was disappointing. But this year’s Penguins have found structure and system and would be legit...
Penguins rookie Anthony Angello set to make NHL debutVideo
Penguins rookie forward Anthony Angello had a solid contingent of loved ones at PPG Paints Arena to watch his NHL debut Friday against the Philadelphia Flyers. They were also well traveled. “I’ve got family driving in from Syracuse,” Angello said after the morning skate. “My sister is flying in from...
Jaromir Jagr feels Mario Lemieux was ‘chafed’ when he signed with Flyers
Penguins owner Mario Lemieux may have been more upset about how Jaromir Jagr spurned his franchise to go to Philadelphia in the summer of 2011 than we thought. And Lemieux may have carried that grudge longer than assumed, as well. Former Penguins player and current team radio broadcaster Phil Bourque...
Tim Benz: 3 crucial points for Penguins to address out of the break
The Penguins’ 10-day break ends Friday night when they host the Philadelphia Flyers at 7 p.m. It begins a 32-game stretch to the end of the regular season. They start it in second place of the Metropolitan Division with 67 points, six points back of the division-leading Washington Capitals. They...
Recharged Penguins gear down for grueling stretch
With the possible exception of Anthony Angello on the day of his first call-up to the NHL, introductions between Pittsburgh Penguins players weren’t necessary Thursday. But that didn’t mean UPMC Lemieux Sports Complex didn’t carry something of a long-lost-friends-meet-again vibe. “It was probably the most excitement I’ve seen in the...
Penguins defenseman Justin Schultz closing in on return
Penguins defenseman Justin Schultz appears to be on the verge of returning to the Penguins’ lineup for Friday’s game against the rival Philadelphia Flyers at PPG Paints Arena. Schultz, who was activated from injured reserve last week, was a full participant in practice in Cranberry on Thursday. Sidelined since suffering...
Penguins’ Sidney Crosby: Kobe Bryant ‘inspired so many people’Video
When Sidney Crosby first heard the news of the helicopter crash that claimed the life of Kobe Bryant, he didn’t believe it. “I spent a lot of time just trying to search and find out … if it was true,” Crosby said Thursday, four days after Bryant and eight others...
Penguins recall forwards Andrew Agozzino, Anthony Angello
The Penguins have recalled forward Andrew Agozzino and Anthony Angello from Wilkes-Barre/Scranton of the American Hockey League. Agozzino, 29, has appeared in nine NHL games this season and has one assist. A selection for this season’s AHL’ All-Star Classic, Agozzino (5-foot-10, 187 pounds) is the Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins’ leading scorer with...
First Call: Terry Bradshaw’s new reality show, Myles Garrett update, Penguins trade talk
Thursday’s “First Call” features a new venture for Terry Bradshaw, updates on the Myles Garrett and the New England Patriots video-taping controversies, and trade talk surrounding the Penguins. Here’s some irony Over the last few decades, I think many Steelers fans have questioned Terry Bradshaw’s views on reality. Now, in...
Minor league report: Alex D’Orio leads Nailers past Admirals
Goaltender Alex D’Orio made 27 saves for the Wheeling Nailers in a 2-1 home win against the Norfolk Admirals at WesBanco Arena in Wheeling on Wednesday. Forwards Cam Brown and Brady Fleurent scored goals for the Nailers (19-18-5-0). Highlights: The Nailers’ next game is at home against the Orlando Solar...
Ex-Penguins defenseman Ulf Samuelsson still hopes to coach in NHLVideo
GLENDALE, Ariz. — Ulf Samuelsson enjoys the sleek and skilled NHL of 2020. Honest. “Obviously, more speed now,” Samuelsson said. “Skill is utilized. I think they’ve done a tremendous job with the game. I love it how fast it is.” But … “Sometimes, I wish it was a little more...
Penguins sign defenseman Marcus Pettersson to contract extension
Marcus Pettersson was pragmatic about his situation as an unrestricted free agent in September. As training camp approached, Pettersson acknowledged he wasn’t of the same ilk of All-Stars such as Winnipeg Jets forward Patrik Laine or Toronto Maple Leafs forward Mitchell Marner and several other high-profile restricted free agents who...
A look at Penguins depth on defense, trade mentality, goalies, competition
A week off for the Penguins doesn’t mean a week off for Brian Metzer of the Penguins Radio Network. He joins us for his weekly hockey chat even though the Penguins are continuing their break until Friday. Brian gives us his thoughts on the All-Star weekend and breakout media star...
Ex-Penguins minor leaguer Andreas Martinsen joins Swiss team
Former Penguins minor league forward Andreas Martinsen has joined EV Zug of Switzerland’s NLA league according to a release from the team. Martinsen, 29, was on a one-year two-way contract with the Penguins until he was placed on unconditional waivers on Friday and had his contract terminated by the team....
Upper St. Clair’s Vincent Trocheck still trying to regain All-Star formVideo
Florida Panthers forward Vincent Trocheck had a big weekend earlier this month. The New England Patriots lost. As a native of Upper St. Clair, Trocheck didn’t mind the Pittsburgh Steelers’ long-time nemesis was eliminated from the NFL playoffs on Jan. 4 by the Tennessee Titans. While he failed to disguise...
First Call: T.J. Watt shines at Pro Bowl, Kris Letang’s son becomes All-Star media darlingVideo
Monday’s “First Call” features T.J. Watt’s big play in the Pro Bowl. Kris Letang’s son was the star of stars at the NHL All-Star Game. NBA and NFL players honor Kobe Bryant. Cameras capture Tiger Woods’ reaction to the news about Bryant in real time. TD for T.J. Pittsburgh Steelers...
Tim Benz, Mark Madden: Kobe Bryant’s death, PiratesFest futility, Penguins second half, Super Bowl preview
This week’s “Madden Monday” starts on a somber note as we address the death of NBA legend Kobe Bryant. Mark Madden and I discuss his legacy, his place in NBA history, what made him unique, and the sad memories Pittsburghers may have of Roberto Clemente’s passing as a result. After...
