by Angie Carducci | May 2, 2017 | Homepage, Pittsburgh Penguins
The Pittsburgh Penguins already knew they’d have to defend the Stanley Cup without their best defenseman. Now they might also have to face the postseason without their best player. Just 5:24 into Game 3, with Sidney Crosby headed to the net for a close-range chance on...
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 | Apr 28, 2017 | Homepage, Pittsburgh Penguins
With apologies to Sidney Crosby’s line and goaltender Marc-Andre Fleury, the Pittsburgh Penguins had no business emerging from Game 1 with a win. The statistics say the Washington Capitals outshot the Penguins, 35-21, and took more than double the shot attempts at...
by Ana Kieu | Apr 23, 2017 | Homepage, Leagues, NHL, San Jose Sharks
The San Jose Sharks were eliminated from the Western Conference First Round following a 3-1 loss to the Edmonton Oilers in Game 6 at SAP Center Saturday. The Sharks’ defense looked good in the first period. Martin Jones made a glove save despite the traffic in...
by Joe Soccoa | Apr 23, 2017 | Homepage, New York Rangers, NHL
NEW YORK – The New York Rangers are heading to the second round as they defeated the Montreal Canadiens 3-1 and win the series 4 games to 2. The Rangers will now have some much needed days off to regroup and rest before they find out who they play; it will...