by Angie Carducci | Apr 30, 2017 | Homepage, Pittsburgh Penguins
For the second straight game, the Penguins didn’t have the chances the Washington Capitals did. They were outshot, 36-24, including a 16-5 first period, and had to block 33 more on their way to the net. They didn’t have the better of the puck possession or zone time,...
by Angie Carducci | Mar 12, 2017 | Homepage, Pittsburgh Penguins
They’re called the Penguins, but the defending Stanley Cup champions have come into March more like a lion. After opening the month with a 4-1 loss at Chicago, Pittsburgh has gone on a five-game tear at what might be just the right time. And they’re doing it without...
by Angie Carducci | Jun 10, 2016 | Homepage, Pittsburgh Penguins
Thursday, the Penguins had an opportunity to do something no Pittsburgh team has done since 1960, when Bill Mazeroski swung for the fences against the Yankees at Forbes Field – win a championship at home. A crowd of thousands started gathering outside CONSOL Energy...
by Angie Carducci | May 31, 2016 | Homepage, Pittsburgh Penguins, San Jose Sharks
Immediately after his Pittsburgh Penguins beat the Tampa Bay Lightning in the Eastern Conference Final, captain Sidney Crosby was asked for his gut reaction on facing the San Jose Sharks for the Stanley Cup. “It’s going to be fast hockey,” he smiled. “From what I’ve...
by Angie Carducci | May 19, 2016 | Homepage, Pittsburgh Penguins
The Pittsburgh Penguins weathered an early Game 3 storm from the Tampa Bay Lightning. Then they remembered how they need to play to be successful, and the game started to turn on Pittsburgh’s speed, depth and simple game plan. The Penguins got pucks deep, behind the...
