What traditionally is a heated rivalry this time looks like a mismatch when the struggling Philadelphia Flyers visit the Pittsburgh Penguins on Saturday. All figures to go as planned for the Penguins if they can find a finishing touch. Pittsburgh, in hot contention for an Eastern Conference wild-card spot, is having trouble polishing off games.…… read more »
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Jeff Carter situation is tip of the iceberg when it comes to Penguins failures
It is really easy to pile on Jeff Carter right now. Not only did he make a baffling mistake at a critical moment in Thursday’s 4-3 overtime loss to the New York Islanders, but his play has become symbolic of the organizational failures over the past 18 months. In short, it has been bad, and…… read more »
NFL Legend Dick Haley Dies at 85; Hall of Famer Won 4 Super Bowls with Steelers
Pittsburgh Steelers legend Dick Haley has died at the age of 85. Former NFL head coach Todd Haley, Dick’s son, wrote on Twitter that his father died after a…… read more »
Islanders have chance to put ‘exclamation point’ on huge week vs. Capitals on Saturday
What was considered a make-or-break week for the New York Islanders could not have started off much better. Against three teams that are chasing them in the Eastern Conference Wild Card standings — all of whom have at least three games in hand — the Islanders have defeated each of the Detroit Red Wings, Buffalo…… read more »
Columbus Blue Jackets notes: Danforth progressing, Hutchinson gets the call twice
Blue Jackets notebook: Danforth progressing in return from shoulder surgery, Hutchinson getting tested in busy in debut… read more »
Islanders News: A different kind of Penguins sweep
Hudson Fasching and Casey Cizikas continued their chemistry together, with Fasching getting the rally going. Captain Anders Lee has been an absolute monster against Pittsburgh this season, scoring another two goals, including the game-tying goal.… read more »
Pens announce, unveil plans for $30 million upgrade at PPG Paints Arena
The Penguins have announced and unveiled plans for $30 million worth of upgrades to PPG Paints Arena. Two new bunker suites will be coming to the Penguins’ runway near Suite 66. A new VIP club located with access to Section 109 for Penguins games will also feature premium seating for concerts and will be able…… read more »
Pens Points: Finding New Ways To Lose
Here are your Pens Points for this Friday morning… Tristan Jarry and Jeff Carter helped the Penguins lose the game and get swept in their season series against the New York Islanders. The Penguins unveiled plans for over $30 million of investments and upgrades to PPG Paints Arena, including new ice-level suites and a brand-new…… read more »
Brock Nelson’s OT goal lifts Islanders past Penguins
Brock Nelson scored on a breakaway at 2:13 of overtime Thursday as the visiting New York Islanders rallied for a 4-3 win over the Pittsburgh Penguins. It was a Metropolitan Division and Eastern Conference wild-card showdown. The Islanders, in the first wild-card spot, opened two-point lead on Pittsburgh and swept the teams’ four-game season series.… read more »
Flyers look to stop road losing streak, face the Penguins
The Philadelphia Flyers will look to stop their four-game road slide in a matchup with the Pittsburgh Penguins.… read more »