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Penguins F Matt Nieto recovering from knee surgery

(Photo credit: Darren Yamashita-USA TODAY Sports) Pittsburgh Penguins forward Matt Nieto underwent successful laparoscopic surgery to his right knee, the team announced Thursday. Head team physician and medical director Dr. Dharmesh Vyas performed the procedure at the UPMC St. Margaret Harmar Outpatient Center. Nieto is expected to need six to eight weeks to recover. Nieto,…read more »

Sidney Crosby delivers game-winner, Penguins edge Bruins 6-5

Sidney Crosby’s game-winning power-play goal with 8:41 remaining capped his three-point effort and lifted the visiting Pittsburgh Penguins to a 6-5 win over the Boston Bruins on Thursday night. The Penguins captain scored his third game-winner of the season from the top of the left circle, following a faceoff win and Erik Karlsson’s pass. Drew…read more »

Matthews, Suzuki, Tkachuk among NHL’s Eastern Conference all-stars

Toronto Maple Leafs centre Auston Matthews, Montreal Canadiens centre Nick Suzuki and Ottawa Senators left-winger Brady Tkachuk are among the NHL’s Eastern Conference all-stars. Matthews leads the NHL with 30 goals so far this season. Suzuki leads Montreal with 12 goals and 22 assists, while Tkachuk has 16 goals to go with 11 assists on…read more »

Will Pavel Zacha Score a Goal Against the Penguins on January 4?

The Boston Bruins’ upcoming contest versus the Pittsburgh Penguins is set for Thursday at 7:00 PM ET. Will Pavel Zacha light the lamp in this matchup? Before making a wager on any player props, check out the numbers and insights below. Catch over 1,000 out of market NHL games , plus original programming, with ESPN+…read more »

Jim Montgomery Gives Encouraging Update On Bruins Defenseman

Sign In Derek Forbort could make his return to the Bruins lineup this month after a positive update from Jim Montgomery. Boston last month placed the defenseman on long-term injured reserve after Forbort was unable to shake off a nagging groin injury. The 31-year-old played 20 out of the Bruins’ 36 games before he made…read more »

Penguins’ Nieto recovering from knee surgery

Pittsburgh Penguins forward Matt Nieto underwent successful laparoscopic surgery to his right knee, the team announced Thursday. Head team physician and medical director Dr. Dharmesh Vyas performed the procedure at the UPMC St. Margaret Harmar Outpatient Center. Nieto is expected to need six to eight weeks to recover. Nieto, 31, last played Nov. 30 and…read more »