by Angie Carducci | Feb 24, 2018 | Homepage, Inside Hockey, Pittsburgh Penguins
Jim Rutherford got his third-line center. And he’s just as surprised as anyone that he made it work. “I’ve been asked by different people are we in on [Derick] Brassard, and the answer’s always been no, because we really didn’t think we...
by Angie Carducci | Feb 18, 2018 | Homepage, Pittsburgh Penguins
The Pittsburgh Penguins are blessed with world-class talents like Sidney Crosby, Evgeni Malkin, Phil Kessel and Kris Letang. It’s also something of a curse. The Stanley Cup is not just the goal; it’s the expectation. The Penguins are defending, back-to-back champions,...
by Angie Carducci | Feb 4, 2018 | Homepage, Pittsburgh Penguins
What do you call a two-headed monster that’s sprouted a third head? A nightmare for opposing goaltenders. The Penguins and their fanbase have been fortunate to have superstar centers Sidney Crosby and Evgeni Malkin for well over a decade. This year, winger Phil...
by Angie Carducci | Jan 21, 2018 | Homepage, Pittsburgh Penguins
The Penguins are almost starting to look like the Penguins again. Pittsburgh has gotten off to a 6-3 start on the new year. And, as you might expect with their high-powered lineup, they’re filling the net while doing it. Their 31 goals are tied for second since Jan....
by Angie Carducci | Jan 7, 2018 | Homepage, Pittsburgh Penguins
For the fourth time in a little more than two weeks, the Penguins turned in an inspiring performance over a division rival when they dominated the New York Islanders, 4-0, Friday in Brooklyn. Could this one be a real turning point in Pittsburgh’s underwhelming season?...