Pittsburgh Penguins: ‘The Past is the Past’
The Pittsburgh Penguins will return to Consol Energy Center today with a 3-1 series lead over the Rangers and a chance to earn some rest as they await the result…
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Pens Find Their Speed; Take 2-1 Series Lead
Through Games 1 and 2 of their Eastern Conference Quarterfinal matchup with the New York Rangers, the Pittsburgh Penguins have looked sluggish, at best. The team speed and unrelenting forecheck…
Stubborn Pittsburgh Penguins Won’t Let Playoffs Dictate Play
When Mike Sullivan took over the Pittsburgh Penguins in December he did so with a plan in mind. That plan also aligned perfectly with Jim Rutherford’s outlook on how he…
Zatkoff – Time to Back it Up
37 shots faced, 35 shots denied. 18, 588 Pittsburgh gold t-shirt-wearing, towel-waving fans chanting his name in full throat. A 5-2 victory in Game 1 of the 2016 Stanley Cup…
Pittsburgh Penguins Playing Mind Games
The Pittsburgh Penguins seem to be going to great lengths to mess with our heads lately. The emotional roller coaster surrounding the Penguins’ goalie situation took a drastic turn prior…
Pittsburgh Penguins Poised for Retribution in First Round
For the tenth straight season, which happens to be the second longest active streak in the NHL, the Pittsburgh Penguins are in the playoffs. While it’s easy to get frustrated…
Penguins Must Forget the Ghosts of Playoffs Past
Those who dwell in the past are destined to repeat it. – Unknown Heading in to their Stanley Cup playoffs first round meeting with the New York Rangers (again), the…
With Murray Injury, Penguins Will Face Their Worst Nightmare
Mike Sullivan could be called a miracle worker for the part he played in orchestrating the Pittsburgh Penguins’ turnaround this season. After Saturday’s loss in the regular season finale in…
Rutherford Responsible for Penguins’ Resurgence
Make no mistake, the Pittsburgh Penguins were a debacle following the 2013-14 season. It was that summer that the Penguins would overhaul their front office and hockey operations department. Out was…
Just How Good Are Mike Sullivan’s Penguins?
The Pittsburgh Penguins are proving doubters wrong. I wrote an extensive column about it just a few days ago, and yes I was one of those who doubted their ability…
These Aren’t Bylsma’s Penguins Anymore
When Dan Bylsma coached the Pittsburgh Penguins they were one of the best teams in the NHL. But they also had certain…tendencies that did not exactly show the team in…
Pittsburgh Penguins Proving Doubters Wrong
The Pittsburgh Penguins have clinched their 10th consecutive playoff berth. They’re easily beating teams within the Metropolitan Division and their +41 goal differential is the second highest in the league,…