NHL Stats News: Penguins, Stars, Oilers, Wild, Red Wings, Canadiens
On the latest edition of NHL Stats News, we look at the stars once again shining for the Pittsburgh Penguins, a historic night with a couple of overtime hat tricks,…
Sidney Crosby
7 Cool Things About Sidney Crosby
In sports, the term legend is sometimes used too loosely when describing any particular athlete in any sport. That isn’t the case, however, when referring to Pittsburgh Penguins captain Sidney…
Inaugural NHL Winter Classic Revisited
New Year’s Day has always been a joyous annual occasion for citizens of the world to come together and celebrate the milestone of simply making it one more year. For…
NHL Stat Corner: Penguins, Oilers, Flames, Maple Leafs, Canadiens
This edition of the NHL Stat Corner looks at three sets of longtime rivals: the Pittsburgh Penguins and Washington Capitals, Edmonton Oilers and Calgary Flames, and Toronto Maple Leafs and…
Redoing the 2005 NHL Draft
Originally written April 2015 It’s been almost 15 years since one of the most noteworthy drafts in recent NHL history took place in Ottawa, Ontario. The 2005 NHL Draft was…
NHL Talk: Penguins, Flames, Capitals, Golden Knights & Sabres
The daily “NHL Talk” column is your go-to for quotes from the top storylines in the NHL. Listen to THW contributors talk hockey every weekday on The Hockey Writers Podcast, available…
Today in Hockey History: Feb. 16
Feb. 16 was a night to remember in Steel City as some of the biggest names in franchise history had special moments. Also, several of the best players in the…
Penguins News & Rumors: Starting DeSmith, Crosby, & Letang
Welcome to Pittsburgh Penguins News & Rumors, where we cover all the hot topics about the club and dive into more than just box scores. Get ready for some rapid-fire…
Crosby’s 500th Goal Will Be Another Milestone in a Hall of Fame Career
“On behalf of the Pittsburgh Penguins, we are proud to select, from Rimouski, Sidney Crosby.” After years of futility and teetering on the edge of bankruptcy, hearing general manager Craig…
Today Hockey in History: Feb. 11
Feb. 11 has been a numbers day throughout National Hockey League history. The numbers 400, 500, and 1,000 reappeared multiple times over the decades. Also, there were a handful of…
NHL Stat Corner: Maple Leafs, Panthers, Penguins, Rangers, Canucks
The latest edition of the NHL Stat Corner is a big one featuring some impressive outbursts and scoring streaks, highlighted by Auston Matthews and Mitch Marner from the Toronto Maple…
Penguins’ Rescheduled Games Could Have Major Impact on Postseason
The COVID-19 pandemic has unfortunately continued to hit the National Hockey League hard. The season started extremely positively, as the league and its teams avoided large-scale outbreaks. Canadian franchises were…