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Oilers seek to become the sixth NHL team since 2000 to win the Cup after midseason coaching change
Read full article: Oilers seek to become the sixth NHL team since 2000 to win the Cup after midseason coaching changeFiring a coach during the season is typically seen as a sign that a season has gone off the rails.
NHL trade deadline winners include Golden Knights, Panthers, Hurricanes and Kyle Okposo
Read full article: NHL trade deadline winners include Golden Knights, Panthers, Hurricanes and Kyle OkposoNHL teams combined to make 23 trades on Friday and dealt a total of 33 players along with more than 20 draft picks before the league’s deadline.
Hurricanes make a big NHL trade deadline eve splash by getting Jake Guentzel from the Penguins
Read full article: Hurricanes make a big NHL trade deadline eve splash by getting Jake Guentzel from the PenguinsThe Carolina Hurricanes made the biggest splash in the league on the eve of the NHL trade deadline.
Pittsburgh Penguins loaded up for one last run. Mired in the standings, time may already be up
Read full article: Pittsburgh Penguins loaded up for one last run. Mired in the standings, time may already be upThe struggling Pittsburgh Penguins may be sellers at the trade deadline for the first time in decades.
Kaprizov scores, Wild beat Penguins 3-2 as Fleury makes 32 saves on night he's honored
Read full article: Kaprizov scores, Wild beat Penguins 3-2 as Fleury makes 32 saves on night he's honoredKirill Kaprizov scored the tiebreaking goal midway through the third period and Marc-Andre Fleury made 32 saves as the Minnesota Wild beat the Pittsburgh Penguins 3-2.
Kris Letang becomes 1st NHL defenseman with 5 points in a period, Penguins bury Islanders 7-0
Read full article: Kris Letang becomes 1st NHL defenseman with 5 points in a period, Penguins bury Islanders 7-0Kris Letang became the first defenseman in NHL history to record five points in a period with five assists in the second for the Pittsburgh Penguins in a 7-0 win over the New York Islanders.
Penguins goalie Jarry scores into empty net in 4-2 victory over Lightning
Read full article: Penguins goalie Jarry scores into empty net in 4-2 victory over LightningGoalie Tristan Jarry scored an empty-net goal and made 39 saves in the Pittsburgh Penguins; 4-2 comeback victory over the Tampa Bay Lightning 4-2 on Thursday night.
Nicklas Backstrom is unlikely to play again this season, Capitals GM Brian MacLellan says
Read full article: Nicklas Backstrom is unlikely to play again this season, Capitals GM Brian MacLellan saysWashington Capitals general manager Brian MacLellan says it's unlikely Nicklas Backstrom plays again this season.
Penguins win 10-2, hand Sharks record-tying 11th straight loss to start season
Read full article: Penguins win 10-2, hand Sharks record-tying 11th straight loss to start seasonReilly Smith and Jake Guentzel each had two goals and two assists, Evgeni Malkin also scored twice, and the Pittsburgh Penguins beat San Jose 10-2, handing the Sharks their NHL record-tying 11th straight loss to start the season and second straight while allowing 10 goals.
Player's death from a skate cut to the neck in England leads to more NHL talks on cut protection
Read full article: Player's death from a skate cut to the neck in England leads to more NHL talks on cut protectionThe death of American hockey player Adam Johnson from a skate blade to the neck has led officials in the NHL and other leagues to continue discussions about cut-resistant protection.
Police investigating death of US ice hockey player from skate blade cut in English game
Read full article: Police investigating death of US ice hockey player from skate blade cut in English gameSouth Yorkshire Police are investigating the death of American ice hockey player Adam Johnson after his neck was cut by a skate blade in an English game.
American hockey player Adam Johnson dies after getting cut in the neck by a skate in England
Read full article: American hockey player Adam Johnson dies after getting cut in the neck by a skate in EnglandAmerican hockey player Adam Johnson has died after a “freak accident” during a game in England on Saturday, according to his team.
With 6 weeks until NHL training camps open, some teams may not be done making moves
Read full article: With 6 weeks until NHL training camps open, some teams may not be done making movesKyle Dubas doesn't expect the Pittsburgh Penguins to make any more moves before the 2023-24 NHL season opens after completing the biggest trade of the summer.
Penguins acquire 3-time Norris Trophy-winning defenseman Erik Karlsson in a trade with the Sharks
Read full article: Penguins acquire 3-time Norris Trophy-winning defenseman Erik Karlsson in a trade with the SharksThe Pittsburgh Penguins have acquired Erik Karlsson in a blockbuster trade with the San Jose Sharks.
Feel the Bern: The best playoffs in sports? It’s the Stanley Cup, hands down
Read full article: Feel the Bern: The best playoffs in sports? It’s the Stanley Cup, hands downIn 2020, under the leadership of Bob Quinn and Matt Patricia the Lions made cornerback Jeff Okudah the 3rd overall pick in the NFL draft.
Penguins fire GM Hextall, exec Burke after missing playoffs
Read full article: Penguins fire GM Hextall, exec Burke after missing playoffsThe Pittsburgh Penguins have fired general manager Ron Hextall, director of hockey operations Brian Burke and assistant general manager Chris Pryor after the club failed to reach the playoffs for the first time in 17 years.
Black church, NHL's Penguins reach historic land-use accord
Read full article: Black church, NHL's Penguins reach historic land-use accordThe Pittsburgh Penguins hockey team has reached an agreement with a historic Black church to provide it development rights to a 1.5-acre parcel near the church's former property.
Crosby hits 1,500 point mark in career, Pens beat Red Wings
Read full article: Crosby hits 1,500 point mark in career, Pens beat Red WingsPenguins captain Sidney Crosby become the 15th player in NHL history to reach 1,500 career points, scoring two goals and adding an assist in Pittsburgh’s crucial 5-1 victory over the Detroit Red Wings on Saturday.
DeBrusk scores 2 in 3rd, Bruins beat Pens in Winter Classic
Read full article: DeBrusk scores 2 in 3rd, Bruins beat Pens in Winter ClassicJake DeBrusk scored his second goal of the third period with just over two minutes remaining and the NHL-leading Boston Bruins rallied for a 2-1 victory over the Pittsburgh Penguins in the Winter Classic at Fenway Park.
Report: Red Wings expected to sign ex-Wolverine, Ann Arbor native Andrew Copp
Read full article: Report: Red Wings expected to sign ex-Wolverine, Ann Arbor native Andrew CoppThe Detroit Red Wings are reportedly planning to sign Ann Arbor native Andrew Copp to a multi-year deal to kick off the NHL Free Agency period.
Panarin lifts Rangers past Penguins 4-3 in OT in Game 7
Read full article: Panarin lifts Rangers past Penguins 4-3 in OT in Game 7Artemi Panarin scored a power-play goal 4:46 into overtime and the New York Rangers beat the Pittsburgh Penguins 4-3 to advance to the second round of the Stanley Cup playoffs.
Chytil scores in 3rd, Rangers beat Penguins 5-3 in Game 5
Read full article: Chytil scores in 3rd, Rangers beat Penguins 5-3 in Game 5Filip Chytil scored the tiebreaking goal early in the third period and the New York Rangers staved off elimination with a 5-3 victory over the Pittsburgh Penguins in Game 5 of their first-round playoff series.
Pens chase Shesterkin again, topple Rangers 7-2 for 3-1 lead
Read full article: Pens chase Shesterkin again, topple Rangers 7-2 for 3-1 leadSidney Crosby had a goal and three assists to become the sixth player in NHL history to reach 200 career playoff points and the Pittsburgh Penguins throttled the New York Rangers 7-2 to take a 3-1 lead in their Eastern Conference first-round series.
Heinen's goal ignites late surge, Penguins top Rangers 7-4
Read full article: Heinen's goal ignites late surge, Penguins top Rangers 7-4Danton Heinen’s first playoff goal in three years just past the midway point of the third period helped the Pittsburgh Penguins to a 7-4 victory over the New York Rangers.
Panarin, Vatrano help Rangers beat Penguins 5-2 in Game 2
Read full article: Panarin, Vatrano help Rangers beat Penguins 5-2 in Game 2Artemi Panarin and Frank Vatrano each had a goal and two assists and the New York Rangers beat the Pittsburgh Penguins 5-2 in Game 2 on Thursday night to even the best-of-seven first-round series.
Malkin's tip lifts Penguins past Rangers in 3OTs in Game 1
Read full article: Malkin's tip lifts Penguins past Rangers in 3OTs in Game 1Evgeni Malkin scored on a deflection 5:58 into the third overtime, giving the Pittsburgh Penguins a 4-3 victory over the New York Rangers in Game 1 of their first-round series.
Crosby gives Pens OT win over Preds, reaches 1,400 points
Read full article: Crosby gives Pens OT win over Preds, reaches 1,400 pointsSidney Crosby scored the second of his two goals at 2:21 of overtime for his 1,400th career point, helping the Pittsburgh Penguins snap a four-game losing streak with a 3-2 victory over the Nashville Predators.
Svechnikov scores in OT as Hurricanes rally past Penguins
Read full article: Svechnikov scores in OT as Hurricanes rally past PenguinsAndrei Svechnikov scored on a power play at 3:14 of overtime as the Carolina Hurricanes completed a rally from a two-goal deficit to defeat the Pittsburgh Penguins 3-2 on Friday night.
Hurricanes edge Pens 4-3 to take lead in tight Metropolitan
Read full article: Hurricanes edge Pens 4-3 to take lead in tight MetropolitanJesper Fast scored 9 seconds into the third period to break a tie, Sebastian Aho followed with his 22nd goal of the season and the Carolina Hurricanes edged the Pittsburgh Penguins 4-3 on Sunday to move into first place in the Metropolitan Division.
Kings trainer becomes first female staffer on bench in NHL
Read full article: Kings trainer becomes first female staffer on bench in NHLAisha Visram became the first woman to work on the bench of an NHL regular-season game in any capacity when she served as athletic trainer for the Los Angeles Kings in their 6-2 win over the Pittsburgh Penguins.
Malkin scores twice in return, Penguins defeat Ducks 4-1
Read full article: Malkin scores twice in return, Penguins defeat Ducks 4-1Evgeni Malkin scored twice and had an assist in his season debut, Jeff Carter added two goals and the surging Pittsburgh Penguins rolled to a 4-1 victory over the Anaheim Ducks.
Stars rally past Penguins 3-2, snapping 10-game win streak
Read full article: Stars rally past Penguins 3-2, snapping 10-game win streakRoope Hintz and Joe Pavelski scored 75 seconds apart late in the third period, and the Dallas Stars stopped Pittsburgh’s 10-game win streak with a 3-2 victory over the Penguins.
Red Sox owners reach agreement to buy Pittsburgh Penguins
Read full article: Red Sox owners reach agreement to buy Pittsburgh PenguinsFenway Sports Group has reached an agreement with the Pittsburgh Penguins that would give the conglomerate controlling interest in one of the NHL’s marquee franchises.
Sidney Crosby expected to play for Penguins against Capitals
Read full article: Sidney Crosby expected to play for Penguins against CapitalsPenguins star Sidney Crosby is expected to play in Pittsburgh’s game at Washington after he and three teammates were activated from the NHL’s COVID-19 protocol list.
Jarry has 26 saves, Penguins beat Lightning 6-2 in opener
Read full article: Jarry has 26 saves, Penguins beat Lightning 6-2 in openerTristan Jarry had 26 saves, Danton Heinen and Brian Boyle scored early second-period goals, and the short-handed Pittsburgh Penguins beat the Stanley Cup champion Tampa Bay Lightning 6-2 in the regular-season opener.
Nelson helps Islanders beat Penguins 5-3 to reach 2nd round
Read full article: Nelson helps Islanders beat Penguins 5-3 to reach 2nd roundBrock Nelson scored twice in New York’s three-goal second period and the Islanders advanced to the second round of the playoffs with a 5-3 victory over the Pittsburgh Penguins in Game 6.
Tanev scores late, Penguins beat Islanders 5-4 in Game 3
Read full article: Tanev scores late, Penguins beat Islanders 5-4 in Game 3Brandon Tanev scored the tiebreaking goal with 3:36 left and the Pittsburgh Penguins beat the New York Islanders 5-4 in Game 3 to take a 2-1 lead in their first-round playoff series.
Palmieri's OT winner lifts Isles by Penguins 4-3 in Game 1
Read full article: Palmieri's OT winner lifts Isles by Penguins 4-3 in Game 1Kyle Palmieri’s second goal of the game 16:30 into overtime lifted the New York Islanders to a 4-3 victory over the Pittsburgh Penguins in Game 1 of their first-round series.
Penguins jump into 2nd in East with 3-2 win over Sabres
Read full article: Penguins jump into 2nd in East with 3-2 win over SabresTristan Jarry stopped 27 shots and the Pittsburgh Penguins jumped into second place in the East Division standings with a 3-2 win over Buffalo, eliminating the Sabres from playoff contention.