Taking It to the Bank
He practices it.
Really, he does.
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When Sidney Crosby threw that backhand shot toward the front of the net, banking it off of goalie Henrik Lundqvist...
Blues Crash Penguins’ Party
The Penguins' 2017 Stanley Cup championship banner begins its ascent to the PPG Paints Arena rafters.
There were lights. So many twinkling, multicolored lights, as every one of the 18,652 fans in attendance...
‘First Step Out of the Way’ for Letang
"Finally back in this sweater!!" Letang posted on his Instagram (@kletang_58) after his first preseason game action.
The Penguins lost a handful of key players from their back-to-back Stanley Cup runs this ...
Reaves Hopes to Contribute with Evolving Speed, Skills
“Enforcer” isn’t exactly an in-demand job description in today’s NHL. A few years back, the small group of players whose primary skill set involved their ability to intimidate and their heavy fists began to exi...
Rutherford in No Hurry to Fill Penguins’ 3C
The 2017 Stanley Cup champions paid a price for their success.
Unlike the 2016 Penguins, who managed to bring back nearly the exact same roster to defend their title, this year’s club will have a decidedly d...
Back-to-Back for a ‘Pretty Special Group’ of Penguins
The Pittsburgh Penguins did it the hard way. But they’re used to that.
They entered the playoffs without Kris Letang, their best defenseman and arguably the most important player to their style of play.
T...
Will to Win: Penguins On Verge of Repeat
When Evgeni Malkin’s hockey career ends, perhaps he will have a future as a prognosticator.
“We’ll use our speed and win the game,” Malkin said prior to Game 5. “It’s a good time to show your best game, beca...
Rinne, Nashville Bounce Back with 5-1 Win
For the Penguins, the plan was simple. Go into Nashville’s loud, hostile territory and get off to a quick start by playing smart, simple hockey.
They did that, with a goal from Jake Guentzel – who else? – to...
Guentzel’s Second Wind Helps Penguins Take 2-0 Series Lead
Two days ago, it looked like Patric Hornqvist rejoining the Penguins’ lineup meant that rookie Jake Guentzel might come out.
Head coach Mike Sullivan couldn’t be blamed for contemplating that switch. Guentze...
Penguins ‘Weren’t Very Good,’ But Take 1-0 SCF Lead
This Stanley Cup Final has been billed as a fast, skilled series between two highly entertaining teams – pitting the league’s best top-four on defense, with Nashville’s Ryan Ellis, Roman Josi, P.K. Subban and M...