Every Friday this season we will check in with the Pittsburgh Penguins’ weekly stock report to take a look at who (or what) on the team is trending upward and who (or what) is not. For most of the 2022-23 season I thought Rust was one of the more disappointing players on the Penguins’ roster.…… read more »
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Game Preview: Pittsburgh Penguins @ Washington Capitals 10/13/2023
Pens’ Path Ahead: The Pens will have to jet home in a hurry, Calgary is already waiting in Pittsburgh for tomorrow night’s game. Then Pittsburgh gets a three-day break before a quick trip to the Midwest for two games next week (@Detroit on Wednesday, @St. Louis next Saturday 10/21). Opponent Track: Tonight is season-opener for…… read more »
‘He’s a special player’: Can Erik Karlsson deliver another Stanley Cup to the Penguins?
Greg Wyshynski is ESPN’s senior NHL writer. CRANBERRY, Pa. — Sidney Crosby couldn’t believe what he was hearing. The team’s management, including new president of hockey operations Kyle Dubas, would occasionally let Crosby in on their plans during the summer, including potential trade targets. Which was only appropriate, given that any moves they made were…… read more »
Pens Points: Capital Showdown
For the 19th straight season, Sidney Crosby and Alexander Ovechkin will renew their historic rivalry with the first meeting between the Pittsburgh Penguins and Washington Capitals in the 2023-24 season. While the Penguins are coming off an opening night loss on Tuesday, tonight’s contest will mark the season opener for the host Capitals. Puck drop…… read more »
Eller expects flood of ‘good memories’ in Washington return with Penguins
Lars Eller will never be forgotten by the Washington Capitals and their fans for scoring the Stanley Cup winning goal in 2018. Eller was at his best during the Capitals’ run to the Stanley Cup in 2018, getting 18 points (seven goals, 11 assists) in 24 playoff games.… read more »
Crosby, Ovechkin to renew rivalry that’s ‘always been at the top of the League’
Sidney Crosby and Alex Ovechkin are intrinsically linked. Crosby, captain of the Pittsburgh Penguins, has faced Ovechkin, his counterpart with the Washington Capitals, 65 times in the regular season since each made their NHL debut Oct. 5, 2005. The 66th will come Friday, when Crosby again leads the Penguins against Ovechkin and the Capitals at…… read more »
Time Expired — West Virginia Loses Heartbreaker in Houston
Photo by Ron Jenkins/Getty Images And just like that, Neal Brown’s seat has reignited There’s really not a lot to say. The West Virginia Mountaineers (4-2, 2-1 Big 12) are the first veteran Big 12 team to lose to one of the first-year members — dropping a heartbreaker on a last-second Hail Mary by Houston,…… read more »
Report: Bedard’s debut draws nearly unprecedented ratings for the NHL
Blackhawks super rookie Connor Bedard has already proven to be a ratings hit for the NHL just two games into his career.… read more »
Penguins Need to Alter Erik Karlsson’s Usage to Win
While these aren’t the words that I would say to my team in the dressing room after an opening night loss that should have been a win, if I were Mike Sullivan, these are definitely the words and the message I’d be sending to my coaching staff this week. The Pittsburgh Penguins’ head coach, who’s…… read more »
Report: Bedard’s NHL debut yielded nearly unprecedented ratings for the league, ESPN
Blackhawks super rookie Connor Bedard has already proven to be a ratings hit for the NHL just two games into his career.… read more »