by Neal McHale | Jun 9, 2017 | Columbus Blue Jackets, Homepage, New Jersey Devils, NHL
David Clarkson’s playing career appears over. This according to a March report from Columbus Dispatch writer, Aaron Portzline. After suffering chronic back issues, the veteran of 10 NHL seasons has taken up coaching high school hockey. With three years left on...
by Heather Weikel | Jun 9, 2017 | Photo Galleries, Pittsburgh Penguins
After losing two games to the Preds in Nashville, the Penguins came back home with 6-0 shut-out in Game 5 of the Stanley Cup Final. The Penguins currently lead the series, 4-3 with Game 6 heading back to...
by Angie Carducci | Jun 9, 2017 | Homepage, Pittsburgh Penguins
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, because there’s only three games left and we have two, three...
by Neal McHale | Jun 7, 2017 | Homepage, Nashville Predators, NHL
A week ago the Stanley Cup Final looked bleak, particularly for the Nashville Predators. They had succumbed to the reigning-champions with a crushing game 1 defeat and a lopsided Penguin decision in game 2. Even without Kris Letang, Pittsburgh’s star power was...
by Angie Carducci | Jun 4, 2017 | Homepage, Pittsburgh Penguins
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 quiet those passionate fans, just 2:46 in. “I thought the...
by Angie Carducci | Jun 1, 2017 | Homepage, Pittsburgh Penguins
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. Guentzel, 22, was still leading the league in playoff goals, but he...